Joe Biden’s Supreme Court coup is more sinister than anyone thought
President Biden has been behind the scenes doing dirty work. He’s planning a total judicial takeover.
But we’ve just learned Joe Biden’s Supreme Court coup is more sinister than anyone ever thought.
President Biden’s Controversial Supreme Court Proposals Spark Heated Debate
President Joe Biden introduced a series of proposals on Monday aimed at reshaping the Supreme Court. These initiatives, however, face significant hurdles and are seen by many as unlikely to be enacted, leading some legal experts to view them as attempts to undermine the court.
As his presidency nears its end, Biden has put forth several significant changes to the Supreme Court:
- Term Limits for Justices: Biden suggests imposing term limits for Supreme Court justices.
- Binding Ethics Code: He proposes a binding ethics code for the justices.
- “No One Is Above the Law Amendment”: This amendment aims to reverse the Supreme Court’s recent decision regarding former President Donald Trump’s immunity for official acts conducted while in office.
Political Theater and Revenge?
Legal experts argue that these proposals are more about political maneuvering than genuine reform. Carrie Severino, president of the Judicial Crisis Network, described Biden’s moves as “political theater,” motivated by dissatisfaction with the court’s decisions rather than a genuine concern for ethics. Severino suggested that the proposals are a reaction to unfavorable rulings and a last-ditch effort to save Biden’s political standing.
The Supreme Court has recently delivered several high-profile rulings that have sparked controversy:
- Overturning Roe v. Wade: This landmark decision removed federal protections for so-called abortion rights.
- Striking Down Affirmative Action: The court ruled against affirmative action policies in college admissions.
- Weakening the Administrative State: Decisions have been made to limit the power of federal agencies.
- Presidential Immunity: A ruling in early July determined that Trump has immunity for certain official acts conducted while in office.
These decisions have led some Democrats to label the Supreme Court as a biased, right-wing institution. However, an analysis of the court’s decisions from its recent term shows that only half of the cases decided by a 6-3 split fell along ideological lines.
The Challenge of Constitutional Amendments
One of Biden’s key proposals seeks to reverse the Supreme Court’s July 1 ruling on presidential immunity. This decision affirmed that presidents are immune from prosecution for official acts undertaken in office. Despite this, many Democrats have criticized the ruling, suggesting it allows presidents to evade accountability.
However, amending the Constitution is a complex and lengthy process that requires broad bipartisan support. Josh Blackman, a professor of law at the South Texas College of Law Houston, highlighted the difficulty of this process, stating that the proposal is unlikely to gain the necessary support from Congress and the states.
Term Limits for Justices
Biden’s plan includes nominating a new justice every two years, with each justice serving an 18-year term. This structure aims to make court nominations more predictable and reduce the influence of any single presidency on the court. However, John Malcolm, vice president of the Heritage Foundation’s Institute for Constitutional Government, argued that this proposal is a solution in search of a problem and is unlikely to be implemented without a constitutional amendment.
Biden also proposed an “ethics code” for the Supreme Court, which some experts view as a tool to target justices inclined to strike down Left-wing policies. In a Washington Post opinion piece, Biden argued that the court is “mired in a crisis of ethics,” causing the public to question its fairness and independence.
Democrats have intensified their scrutiny of the Supreme Court’s ethics, particularly following reports on Justice Clarence Thomas’ relationship with real estate mogul Harlan Crow. These reports have fueled calls for Supreme Court ethics reforms and raised questions about Thomas’ impartiality.
Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced articles of impeachment against Justices Thomas and Samuel Alito, citing alleged ethics violations. This move reflects broader concerns about the court’s ethical standards and impartiality.
Expert Opinions
John Malcolm argued that the effort to impose a judicial code of ethics on Supreme Court justices is an attempt to manipulate the court for political purposes. He noted that similar calls for reform were absent when liberal justices engaged in activities funded by wealthy individuals with cases before the court.
Josh Blackman expressed concerns that an ethics code would be used for partisan purposes, leading to frivolous complaints against conservative judges. Ilya Shapiro, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, echoed these sentiments, stating that Biden’s proposals are a result of pressure from Left-wing activists rather than genuine reform efforts.
President Biden’s proposals to reshape the Supreme Court have sparked a heated debate, with many experts viewing them as politically motivated and unlikely to succeed. As the president pushes for these changes, the controversy surrounding the court’s recent decisions and its ethical standards continues to grow, highlighting the deep divisions within American politics.
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