Biden Proposes Supreme Court Reform Amid Political Challenges

Biden Advocates for Supreme Court Reform

In a recent public engagement in Austin, Texas, President Biden expressed his concerns about the increasing politicization of the U.S. courts, which he claims are being utilized to advance an “extreme and unchecked” conservative agenda. As part of his proposed reforms, he aims to introduce legislation that would impose term limits on Supreme Court justices and establish an enforceable code of ethics to govern their conduct.

This ambitious proposal, however, faces significant hurdles as it would require congressional approval, which seems unlikely given the current political landscape with a Republican-controlled House and a split Senate. Speaker Mike Johnson has already dismissed the initiative, labeling it “dead on arrival” in the House.

Many Democrats believe that there is widespread public concern regarding the inner workings of a Supreme Court that has shifted decidedly to the right since 2020. Recent polling data indicates that the court’s approval ratings have plummeted to historic lows, with a majority of Americans feeling that the court’s decisions are heavily influenced by ideological biases.

For more insights: Discover how the current Supreme Court would be affected by Biden’s proposed term-limit plan.

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