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Rep. Hank Johnson Advocates For Supreme Court Term Limits

Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., speaks during the House Judiciary Committee markup hearing to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress, Thursday, May 16, 2024, on Capitol Hill in Washin

Georgia Democrat Rep. Hank Johnson has been a vocal advocate for reforming the Supreme Court, proposing term limits for justices as a means to address what he perceives as long-term issues within the institution. Johnson argues that term limits would help eliminate the potential for 'rot and decay' caused by corporate corruption and political influence on the court.

As a ranking member on the House Judiciary Committee, Johnson has collaborated with fellow Democrats to introduce court reform bills aimed at expanding the court and imposing term limits on justices. In a recent interview, Johnson highlighted the need for reform, emphasizing the importance of preventing corruption and ensuring accountability among Supreme Court justices.

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