President Joe Biden recently called for major Supreme Court reforms during remarks commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. The President's proposal, delivered at the Lyndon B. Johnson presidential library in Austin, Texas, aims to address what he perceives as a departure from the doctrine of separation of powers within the government.
Biden expressed concerns over what he described as extreme opinions handed down by the Supreme Court in recent years, which he believes have eroded long-established civil rights principles and protections. To counteract this trend, the President advocated for several key reforms.
One of the proposed reforms is a constitutional amendment that would strip the president of immunity for crimes committed while in office. Additionally, Biden called for an 18-year term limit for Supreme Court justices and the implementation of a binding code of conduct for the high court.
During his speech, Biden emphasized the importance of upholding the nation's commitment to the rule of law and the principles of democracy. He argued that term limits for Supreme Court justices would help ensure a more balanced and accountable judiciary.
While acknowledging the challenges that lie ahead in implementing these reforms, Biden framed his proposals as essential for preserving the system of checks and balances in the government. He described the reforms as 'commonsense' measures aimed at safeguarding the integrity of the judicial branch.
If enacted, these reforms would mark a significant departure from the status quo and could potentially reshape the dynamics of the Supreme Court for years to come. Biden's advocacy for these changes positions him as the first sitting president in generations to endorse such sweeping reforms to the nation's highest court.
