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Biden Plans to Endorse Major Supreme Court Reforms Including Term Limits and Ethics Code

Jul 16, 2024, 11:15 PM

President Joe Biden is finalizing plans to endorse significant reforms to the U.S. Supreme Court. The proposed changes, reported by the Washington Post, include establishing term limits for justices and implementing an enforceable ethics code. Additionally, Biden is considering calling for a constitutional amendment to eliminate broad immunity for presidents. These reforms aim to increase accountability and address concerns over the current lifetime appointments and ethical standards of the justices. Biden has briefed some members of Congress about his intentions and is expected to announce the proposals in the coming weeks, according to two sources.