.The measures are a response to a slew of significant rulings rendered by the current conservative-dominated court, which have upended the constitutional right to an abortion and granted presidents broad protection from prosecution for “official acts..”.
Mr. Biden has suggested imposing an ethics rule that must be followed in order “to restore trust and accountability” and an 18-year term for justices.
But with Republicans in control of the House of Representatives, he will have a tough time getting congressional support.
Democrats are hoping that by pursuing reform, they can energize voters ahead of the election in November.
Under present procedures, the nine justices of the court are appointed for life, and when a member retires or passes away, the sitting president appoints a replacement member. Three justices were appointed by Donald Trump during his four years in administration.
the lawBiden criticizes “radical viewpoints.”
Mr. Biden stated that the court’s “extreme opinions” “have undermined the law and established civil rights principles and protections” during a speech on Monday in Austin, Texas.
