Biden condemns ‘radical’ Supreme Court while advocating for reform

In a bold move to address what he sees as a crisis of ethics and extreme opinions in the Supreme Court, President Joe Biden has proposed sweeping reforms that include the removal of life appointments for justices. The current conservative-dominated court has issued a series of major decisions that have upended constitutional rights and allowed for wide-ranging immunity for presidents.

Biden’s proposal includes implementing an 18-year term limit for justices, enforcing an ethics code to restore trust and accountability, and appointing a new justice every two years. These reforms aim to depoliticize the court and address conflicts of interest among justices.

However, the president faces an uphill battle to gain Congressional approval, as Republicans currently control the House of Representatives. Despite pushback from Republicans, Biden remains steadfast in his belief that these reforms are necessary to restore trust in the court and uphold the system of checks and balances vital to democracy.

Critics of the proposal, including top Republicans like House Speaker Mike Johnson, have labeled it as “dead on arrival.” Nevertheless, supporters of court reform, including law and public policy professor Daniel Urman, believe that term limits and other changes are necessary to address the current state of the Supreme Court.

As the debate over court reform continues, it remains to be seen how Vice President Kamala Harris and other Democrats will approach the issue during the upcoming election. With the Supreme Court playing a crucial role in shaping the future of the country, the outcome of these proposed reforms could have far-reaching implications for the American justice system.