President Biden's Overhaul Plans for the Supreme Court Face Uphill Battle
ICARO Media Group
President Biden's proposal for term limits for Supreme Court justices has gained attention as the court's composition heavily leans towards conservatives. Currently, the Supreme Court consists of six conservative justices appointed by former Presidents Donald J. Trump, George W. Bush, and George H.W. Bush, alongside three liberal justices appointed by Mr. Biden and former President Barack Obama.
If term limits were in place, allowing a president to appoint a new justice every two years over the past four administrations, the court's makeup would have been different. In this scenario, six justices would have been appointed by Democratic presidents, while only three would have been chosen by Republicans.
President Biden's concerns extend beyond the court's composition to recent decisions, particularly on the issue of presidential immunity from criminal prosecution. In response, he has proposed a constitutional amendment to challenge the court's ruling. However, the realization of these plans faces significant obstacles. The proposed overhaul would necessitate congressional approval, which is unlikely to pass given the current landscape of a Republican-controlled House and a divided Senate.
As the debate surrounding the Supreme Court's structure and the balance of power continues, President Biden's efforts to implement changes face an uphill battle in the foreseeable future.