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(7,174 posts) Tue Jul 16, 2024, 06:43 PM Jul 16

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Biden set to announce support for major Supreme Court changes [View all]

Source: Washington Post

President Biden is finalizing plans to endorse major changes to the Supreme Court in the coming weeks, including proposals for legislation to establish term limits for the justices and an enforceable ethics code, according to two people briefed on the plans.
Cut through the 2024 election noise.

He is also weighing whether to call for a constitutional amendment to eliminate broad immunity for presidents and other constitutional officeholders, the people said, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss private deliberations.

Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/07/16/biden-supreme-court-reforms/

This is GREAT news.

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Biden set to announce support for major Supreme Court changes [View all] lanlady Jul 16 OP

Go get 'em Joe! GreenWave Jul 16 #1

That's going to require an amendment to the Constitution itself. cstanleytech Jul 16 #2

Yes, that's what the article says he's going for. Think. Again. Jul 16 #4

Not in a chance in hell of passing in red states though because it would cost them SCOTUS control cstanleytech Jul 16 #5

So why ever try? Polybius Jul 16 #6

This orangecrush Jul 16 #22

You're free to bookmark and come back in 20 years Polybius Jul 16 #23

Sad - but true peppertree Jul 16 #27

It's called sitting on your hands GenThePerservering Jul 16 #29

Not all Congressional Democrats even support term limits on SC Justices Polybius Jul 16 #31

But that was before USSC gave Joe superpowers orangecrush Jul 16 #50

No, they just said that Presidents can't be prosecuted for official acts Polybius Jul 16 #51

We shall see orangecrush Jul 16 #52

Woe is me. Let's never start and we will never have to finish. Hermit-The-Prog Jul 16 #37

Because it's a waste of political capital on a piece of legislation that has no hope of passing Zeitghost Jul 17 #94

Love ya, but I'll trust Biden on things like this. Think. Again. Jul 16 #7

I trust Biden, it's the Republicans I don't trust. cstanleytech Jul 16 #43

I agree. joshdawg Jul 17 #71

Me too this is not something he will not take up without thinking it through Walleye Jul 16 #53

The supremes are already trying to keep him from winning reelection. Think. Again. Jul 17 #61

Joe is a force for good, so all the forces of evil are against him Walleye Jul 17 #66

You don't know how much I agree with you on that. Think. Again. Jul 17 #67

The forces of evil are very strong. We must be stronger Walleye Jul 17 #68

We are stronger, always have been... Think. Again. Jul 17 #69

That is a very good point and a good way of putting it Walleye Jul 17 #70

Setting the goal may go a long way toward changing some red places blue. Hermit-The-Prog Jul 16 #38

That I'll agree with you on as it can help us down the road even though the odds are I'll win the mega million jackpot. cstanleytech Jul 16 #45

An amendment could grandfather in current members with no term limits Captain Zero Jul 20 #123

Go Joe!!! 🌊 !!! Think. Again. Jul 16 #3

Add more... brakester Jul 17 #86

There are multiple precedents for changing the size of the SC. Think. Again. Jul 17 #103

This is making the big news outlet "breaking news" rounds - Here is a no paywall link BumRushDaShow Jul 16 #8

It's a Big Deal. He's talking Constitutional Amendment. That will increase turnout! n/t TygrBright Jul 16 #9

No one gets to vote on it though Diraven Jul 16 #15

That is the absolute impossible traditionally The Grand Illuminist Jul 16 #21

He is ALSO working on legislation Farmer-Rick Jul 17 #82

And the mechanism given by the Constitution to Congress Zeitghost Jul 17 #96

That's what I'm talking! intheflow Jul 16 #10

An important step lefthandedskyhook Jul 16 #11

BFD!! For President Biden to agree to stir up institutional govt. is a BFD!!!! Cheezoholic Jul 16 #12

K&R SupportSanity Jul 16 #13

Didn't Biden form an exploratory committee to see whether Supreme Court needed changes when he SupportSanity Jul 16 #14

Something needs to be done LilElf70 Jul 16 #16

Yes! This is the kind of action that is needed. AZ Dem Love Jul 16 #17

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Jul 17 #88

What I have been longing for. Thank you, Joe! ancianita Jul 16 #18

I wonder if he's seeking the impossible to get one thing. LisaM Jul 16 #19

The problem with ethics laws aimed at the SC Justices is... LudwigPastorius Jul 16 #42

AOC is going to issue impeachment proceedings MichMan Jul 17 #64

Even an ethics code Zeitghost Jul 17 #98

Sure does need to be done now. republianmushroom Jul 16 #20

This is awesome - the adults are taking over! FakeNoose Jul 16 #24

First change I want to see is Thomas and Alito charged with taking bribes. patphil Jul 16 #25

Sorry, bribes are now legal brakester Jul 18 #119

This IS great news! llmart Jul 16 #26

A rolling stone that's not rolling remains not rolling usonian Jul 16 #28

Why do we need an amendment? bikes and bunnies Jul 16 #30

Pipe dream SlimJimmy Jul 17 #57

So it says, "...the Party convicted shall nevertheless be liable and subject to Indictment, Trial, Judgement and 24601 Jul 17 #73

The LInk Shows You the Exact Quote from the Constitution bikes and bunnies Jul 17 #91

I'm pretty sure that was included. Igel Jul 17 #95

awesome! et tu Jul 16 #32

It's up to the people to start voting blue for this to happen. Dem4life1234 Jul 16 #33

The Constitution is accountable for a lot of things that are wrong in America. Aussie105 Jul 16 #34

Does he have the time and the support to enact these changes on the Supreme Court? Martin68 Jul 16 #35

No, not even close Polybius Jul 16 #48

No to both questions SlimJimmy Jul 17 #58

GO DARK BRANDON! PortTack Jul 16 #36

Expand the court ZonkerHarris Jul 16 #39

Do It Joe colsohlibgal Jul 16 #40

Yeah, you know who would rule on the constitutionality of a term limits law? LudwigPastorius Jul 16 #41

Don't forget that he no longer has to restrict himself to legal acts. Think. Again. Jul 16 #47

He cant be prosecuted for official acts Polybius Jul 16 #49

Yes, trying to pass bills would be one of the legal ways he could proceed... Think. Again. Jul 17 #59

He does Polybius Jul 17 #74

he does not... Think. Again. Jul 17 #79

Do you believe that is what Pres. Biden will do? MichMan Jul 17 #80

I don't believe Biden would do that... Think. Again. Jul 17 #81

You're completely misinterpreting the ruling Polybius Jul 17 #92

I'm not misinterpreting the immunity ruling.... Think. Again. Jul 17 #104

It won't be nearly as bad as it's being made out to be Polybius Jul 17 #109

We can win... Think. Again. Jul 17 #111

I'd like to think it would go to a lower court, Igel Jul 17 #97

I've read this thread, so let me SlimJimmy Jul 16 #44

Yes, that's why the President is specifically talking about a Constitutional amendment. Think. Again. Jul 16 #46

He said Congress could do some things in SlimJimmy Jul 17 #56

I think this man, with a lifetime of political experience... Think. Again. Jul 17 #60

I think he's taking bad advice from those that should know better. SlimJimmy Jul 17 #100

Because you DO know better, got it. Think. Again. Jul 17 #105

You don't have a clue about what I do or don't know. SlimJimmy Jul 17 #106

But I do know Biden has a lifetime of political experience. Think. Again. Jul 17 #107

He's relying on bad advice. SlimJimmy Jul 17 #110

Of course a highly experienced, completely successful, lifelong politician would do that. Think. Again. Jul 17 #112

I'm sure he's taking their advice. SlimJimmy Jul 19 #121

Just because the SC is a separate and equal branch, it doesn't mean the other 2 branches have no power over them. scipan Jul 17 #99

The USSC doesn't make the rules for the Senate, for example, SlimJimmy Jul 17 #102

Holy fuck -- YES!!!! Blue Owl Jul 16 #54

Now THAT will energize the base and get Independent votes. SunSeeker Jul 16 #55

I don't what what reform is possible... returnee Jul 17 #62

Too Little Too Late Herkimer Jul 17 #63

You get "attacked" for "making up wild stuff and get insults like WTF you smoking"?? FBaggins Jul 17 #108

Right On Baron2024 Jul 17 #115

Good news. ClearSky24 Jul 17 #65

Not necessary, Joe, just change the number of justices. truthisfreedom Jul 17 #72

You realize Biden can't do that either? brooklynite Jul 17 #75

FINALLY !! Trust_Reality Jul 17 #76

This could be what gets him re-elected yobrault1 Jul 17 #77

To those who say Joe can't do it, hold Joe's beer. twodogsbarking Jul 17 #78

Policy Change? 2roos Jul 17 #83

Awesome! Deep State Witch Jul 17 #84

SCOTUS is on the ballot in 2024 LetMyPeopleVote Jul 17 #85

I hope he can get this done 👍 TommieMommy Jul 17 #87

If he gets a second term the probability is better. calimary Jul 17 #116

Good! Our current system isn't working - our court is corrupt as hell. Initech Jul 17 #89

About goddamn time!!! Give 'em Hell Joe!!! Moostache Jul 17 #90

I'm guessing Biden know the odds for a constitutional amendment's success. JustABozoOnThisBus Jul 17 #93

Drumph already promised brakester Jul 18 #120

Support this, but see no reason to believe in could be enacted. Silent Type Jul 17 #101

This Is A Great Idea Baron2024 Jul 17 #113

And at some point down the road the history books will point back to this time and say "this is where it began..." chia Jul 17 #114

make it so THEY CANNOT ACCEPT ANY GIFTS Skittles Jul 17 #117

I will bold proposal my A Physicist Jul 18 #118

This is great news CRK7376 Jul 19 #122