Biden to call for Supreme Court changes, end to presidential immunity
Biden to call for Supreme Court changes, end to presidential immunity
The White House unveils President Joe Biden's plans for Supreme Court reform and an end to presidential immunity.
Hell yeah do it. I wonder what he'll be able to accomplish.
I didn't expect his wealth tax or green new deal to go through, and he got em passed. Shoot, and minority legal funding.
He'll get something through.
Sure hope it's presidential immunity reversal or term limits, that shits is crazy.
Almost impossible, given the current composition of the HoR, but this is getting the ball rolling, legislation is already being drafted, campaigns gearing up over these issues. If the Democrat's win both chambers of Congress and the Presidency, Harris will be the one signing these bills into law.
Good luck with that. They’re already bought and paid for. They owe no loyalty to Biden or democrats.
Or to the average american
Especially not them.
In regards to term limits of Supreme Court justices, some say that only a constitutional amendment could enforce term limits, as current proposed legislation would be unconstitutional. They argue that the relegation of judges to a new form of senior status (described in past bill proposals) runs afoul to the constitutional provision allowing justices to serve "in good Behaviour", according to Article III Section 1. President Biden supports a system where a President would appoint a justice every 2 years and justices would serve 18 year terms on the Supreme Court.
I think they are correct, an amendment would be the appropriate form for this change as the constitution says what ever 5 of the 9 of the justices say it does.
So correct me if I'm wrong, but this is meaningless right? This is not within the scope of what the president can do. Him calling for these changes is about as impactful as the owner of a coffee shop doing the same. Congress has no obligation to listen to him on this, let alone take steps to get it done. Just feels ridiculous that we're cheering this.
People: "Oh boy, Biden is free to flex his power in great ways during these last few months, can't wait to see what he decides to do!"
Biden: "I wish things could be better..."
People: "YEA! Get 'em Joe!"
He can’t do it on his own, but if the sitting President calls for, say, a constitutional amendment, it immediately has political credibility and is far more likely to be passed. This is a very, very good thing.