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Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Supreme Court

Another issue that is going to matter in this elections is the Supreme Court. Kamala Harris believes that there should be some kind of reform of the court. Ms. Harris has endorsed president Biden's plan to impose ethics rules on the justices that many believe will invite political harassment and compromise judicial independence. Several senators from several states have proposed several reforms. These reforms include expanding the number of justices from 9 to 15 over three presidential terms. and a requirement to publish justices tax returns. Recusal will no longer be up to the justices concerned but recusal motions could be filed and justices have to reply in writing.
Another reform idea is Mr. Biden's and Ms. Harris call for term limits. The Constitution says supreme Court justices have life tenure. The proponents of term limits says Congress could create a new office of senior justice which would automatically apply after 18 years of regular service. These are some of the issues being debated with regard to the Supreme Court. Btw, I voted today. I am so glad I was able to vote a few days early.

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