Joe Biden to Focus on Supreme Court Reform in Final Six Months

https://www.newsweek.com/joe-biden-white-house-address-supreme-court-reform-scotus-1930016

47 comments

  1. I hope this is true. With Newsweek…who knows. I don’t click on their links.

  2. Good, we need it. Biden’s judicial appointments (over 200 now) have been excellent. But there is only so much district and circuit judges can do when the supreme court is blatantly corrupted by right-wing idealogues

  4. Establishing a binding ethics code alone would be *massive*.

  5. Without a cooperative Congress though, what can be done?

  6. Not sure what he will be able to do with limited time, but I hope he’s aggressive. Our SC is currently one of our biggest national embarrassments.

  7. What realistic options are there for reform? Getting 60%+ of congress would not be easy. Are there executive orders he can make?

  8. Just arrest Clarence for tax evasion

    Shake things up a bit Joe

  9. Can anyone more knowledgeable in this can tell me what he can do? I have no clue what’s possible as president and what not when it comes to the SCOTUS

  10. Yes please! America sorely needs this. The current form of Supreme court enabled the corrupted behaviour of Trump during his term and still does.

    No one should be above the law. Not even the president. I mean: it’s redundant to say this even, since it’s literally part of the oath he/she takes.

  11. Good. The wave Democrats are currently riding is part anti-Trump sentiment, but also driven by popular rejection of the blatantly partisan and activist Supreme Court. It’s really quite astonishing seeing Roe, Chevron, immunity, etc and the dire consequences, and it’s such a clear result of unethical activist judges effectively selling rulings that it NEEDS to be addressed and corrected.

    Most people probably don’t think about the Supreme Court very often, but it’s amazing how often this problem comes up in discussion… It, along with seeing Trump skirt both criminal and civil penalties, undermines trust in the ENTIRE justice system to a truly horrible extent.

  12. This is music to my ears. It reminds me of Obi Wan Kenobi when he said “If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine.” He has an opportunity to bring sanity back to our judicial branch.

  13. I’m thinking they just make it so for every presidential term, the president can name 2 Supreme Court justices. If the number of justices on the court ever dips below 9 justices, the president can name additional justices to get to the minimum of 9 justices. Additionally, add ethics rules so the justices aren’t being bribed.

  15. This makes me really nervous as to what the SCOTUS might try and do to hold on to their power

  16. If true – further cements this dude as the best president of my lifetime.

  17. Inflation, housing, health care and Supreme Court reform should be his priorities for the next 6 months.

  19. This is definitely needed along with legalization of marijuana, abortion, and lgbqt rights. Joes gonna make it happen.

  20. Damn good thing the SC just gave him leeway to do whatever he wants and it’s legal and all good…

  21. This is the way. Let Biden put SC reform in people’s minds. He can’t really pay a price for it as he’s not running anymore. Talk about the undemocratic and corrupt nature of the SC. Talk about the history of SC reform. Talk about how it’s been captured by special interests and big money. Trash the shit out of the institution from the WH. Get the message out there while Harris talks about healthcare, and reproductive rights, and education, and gun violence, and all the meat and potatoes issues. Then if Democrats take back the house you’ve got some foundational work already done re: public perception/communication.

  23. I think if things look dire he really will break out the “Official Acts”; Dark Brandon is playing to win

  25. Seems like dark Brandon has fully accepted his powers.

  26. The fact that congress has the power to decide WHEN to confirm justices gives too much power to any 1 party. Full stop.

  28. Dark Brandon time. Nothing to lose. Joe needs to use Absolute Immunity exactly *once* to Uno Reverse the decision and to institute reforms, remove corrupt justices, then pack with liberals til 13 total, capping and keeping it tied to the number of federal districts

  29. They should have term limits! They’re not kings. The other two powers have term limits. Why don’t they?

    They should be easily removable if both Congress and the Executive agree on it.

    Make it super illegal for them to get presents, especially from the super rich.

    They should be investigated anytime they own or do anything that should be beyond their salary means. Like owning a fucking yatch.

  30. Fuck em. There are 13 appellate courts, so expand the SCOTUS to 13 judges

  31. He should order a DoJ investigation into Thomas and Alito

  34. Didn’t SCOTUS give him immunity? Break some laws to fix the SCOTUS, Joe.

  35. Go for it, Joe.

    I always feel President Biden is not credited enough for what he has achieved for his presidency. I know quite a few liberals who like to say how great/inspiring Obama is while how mediocre Biden is, despite the fact that their policy direction is quite identical and you may argue Biden has done more in a more adverse environment. Talking about image stuff.

  36. Pick it, pack it, fire it up, come along, pack the court like a bong

  38. No other entity needs more attention than the US Supreme Court – none!

  39. I hope so, because without reforming the court Harris is going to get nothing done even if she wins. They will block everything Democrats try to do while simultaneously responding to Republican lawsuits that pose challenges to existing rights and privileges which would roll back socioeconomic progress further.

  41. Tear the court apart and rebuild it. They gave you the power, use it for good and then make it so no one can use that power again.

  43. Yo Joe. Expand the court. Nothing else will have any impact.

  44. Can’t do that unless we dominate everything this election.

  45. Let him try anything he can. He’s got nothing to lose, it’s time to go for it.

    The only people who like the way the Supreme Court is today would never vote Democratic anyhow.

  47. Can we add DC and Puerto Rico statehood while we’re at it?

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