Five Takeaways From Biden’s Supreme Court Reform Proposal

Contact Your Elected Officials

The proposals face a steep uphill battle given the politically charged environment and supermajorities required to ratify constitutional amendments.

President Joe Biden on July 29 released a series of proposals for reforming the Supreme Court.

President Biden’s proposals, endorsed by likely Democratic nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris, indicate the court will become an even bigger part of the tension surrounding the 2024 presidential election.

The White House said in a statement that America’s democratic institutions are facing a “crisis of confidence” and positioned the president’s reforms as attempts to “restore trust and accountability.”

“In recent years, the Supreme Court has overturned long-established legal precedents protecting fundamental rights,” the White House said in a statement.

Congressional Democrats welcomed the proposals, while Leonard Leo, who leads The Federalist Society, a conservative legal group, disagreed with them.

“No conservative justice has made any decision in any big case that surprised anyone, so let’s stop pretending this is about undue influence,” Mr. Leo said in a statement provided to The Epoch Times. He said  that he believes it is about “destroying a court they don’t agree with.”

1. Big Reforms

President Biden is pushing reforms that would be historic if enacted and would almost certainly spark legal battles that force a reconsideration of the Constitution’s separation of powers.

The president is asking for a constitutional amendment that would clarify that presidents don’t enjoy immunity from criminal prosecution. The Supreme Court ruled in Trump v. United States that the Constitution provided partial immunity from criminal prosecution based on a president’s official acts.

Even if the amendment took effect, it’s not clear how the Supreme Court would interpret the conflict it creates with the court’s view of the Constitution. The court’s opinion on immunity was based on prior precedent and another provision of the Constitution—Article II—vesting significant authority in the president.

Another of the president’s proposals is to impose term limits for Supreme Court justices.

Article III has long been considered to afford justices lifetime tenure. In an op-ed for The Washington Post, President Biden said on July 29 that he favors terms of 18 years of “active service” for justices.

By Sam Dorman

Read Full Article on TheEpochTimes.com

The Epoch Times
The Epoch Timeshttps://www.theepochtimes.com/
Tired of biased news? The Epoch Times is truthful, factual news that other media outlets don't report. No spin. No agenda. Just honest journalism like it used to be.

Chambers of Horror

Using a shutdown to legislate is like using a flame thrower to light a candle, it provides light momentarily but destroys everything in its path.

Government Shutdown, Health Care, Tax Breaks=Perfect Storm

The shutdown over cuts to health subsidies for the poor stems from Trump’s OBBB plan, which critics say funneled trillions to the wealthy.

3I/Atlas Comet or UFO Arrives Tomorrow!

The 3I/Atlas object is hurtling toward our solar system on a strange path and composition, set to pass behind the sun, obscuring visual and radio tracking.

‘I’d Be Finished’: Vaccine Researcher Trashes Own Study to Save Career

Most doctors comply with the system, following orders to keep their jobs, income, and prestige, even if it means setting aside independent judgment.

Kamala, Please Run Again

Kamala Harris hinted she wants to run for President in 2028, despite poor poll numbers and her loss in 2024. If she runs, the big winners will be the GOP.

San Jose Proclaims ‘Republic of China Day,’ Honors Taiwanese Community’s Contributions

San Jose declared Oct. 25 “Republic of China Day,” honoring the Taiwanese American community’s cultural and economic contributions to the city.

US Tightens Ban on Chinese Tech Gears

The United States has extended its ban on Chinese electronics to cover products partly made by companies blacklisted on national security grounds.

Government Shutdown Could Cost US Economy $14 Billion: CBO

The government shutdown could cost the U.S. economy up to $14 billion, a new analysis by the CBO said on Oct. 29.

Trump Says SNAP Benefits Will Be Solved for Next Month

President Trump said that he believes Republicans will solve how to fund food stamps, when he was asked about the SNAP and the government shutdown.

Trump, Japanese PM Sign Critical Minerals, Rare Earths Deal

The U.S. president visited Tokyo on the second leg...

Trump Hikes Canada’s Tariffs by 10 Percent for Not Pulling Anti-Tariff Ad Immediately

Trump announced he will increase tariffs on Canada by 10% after ad by provincial government of Ontario misrepresented President Reagan’s speech on tariffs.

Trump Rolls Back Emissions Rules on Copper Smelters

President Trump issued a proclamation aimed at reversing a Biden-era environmental rule that enforced stricter air emission standards on copper smelters.

Donor Gives $130 Million to Cover Shortfall in Troop Pay During Shutdown

Trump announced on Oct. 23 that an anonymous donor sent $130M to cover military pay during the ongoing government shutdown.
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

MAGA Business Central