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Biden Unveils Supreme Court Reform Plan Amid Sinking Public Confidence, Proposes 18-Year Term Limits

Jul 29, 2024, 10:42 AM

President Joe Biden has unveiled a comprehensive plan to reform the U.S. Supreme Court, citing a decline in public confidence and recent high-profile decisions as catalysts for change. In a Washington Post column, Biden outlined a three-part plan that includes introducing 18-year term limits for Supreme Court justices, ensuring no immunity for ex-presidents for crimes committed in office, and other bold reforms. The Biden-Harris administration's endorsement of term limits marks a significant step toward meaningful court reform, as currently, 49 of 50 states have term limits, elections, or age limits for their top judges. Biden emphasized that the U.S. stands at a 'breach' as public confidence sinks.