President Joe Biden is contemplating supporting a series of reforms to the US Supreme Court, including the introduction of term limits for judges and strengthening the court's ethics laws. This potential shift represents a significant departure from his previous stance and follows a series of controversial rulings by the court, such as overturning the constitutional right to abortion and granting former President Donald Trump immunity from prosecution for actions taken while in office. Biden has been under pressure from his party to address the court's composition, particularly after Trump's appointments resulted in a 6-3 conservative majority.
The president has been discussing these reforms with the Congressional Progressive Caucus and has indicated that he is working with experts on the matter, with an announcement expected soon. Despite Biden's apparent willingness to pursue these changes, the White House has not provided further details, and the Press Secretary has not elaborated on the proposed reforms or their timing.
The Supreme Court has become a highly politicized arena, with the conservative majority making significant decisions on abortion rights, gun laws, the environment, and Trump's legal challenges. The court's recent rulings have also undermined Biden's efforts to provide student loan debt relief.
Biden's consideration of these reforms comes at a time when
