Biden Proposes Historic Supreme Court Reforms

President Joe Biden has announced a series of reforms to the U.S. Supreme Court aimed at curbing its conservative influence. The proposed changes include term limits, a binding code of conduct, and the elimination of presidential immunity. The proposals face strong opposition from Congressional Republicans.

President Joe Biden on Monday proposed sweeping changes to the U.S. Supreme Court, asserting that the conservative-led court was being weaponized to undermine established civil rights. Biden's reforms include term limits and a binding code of conduct, but face significant opposition from Republicans in Congress.

During a speech marking the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in Austin, Texas, Biden emphasized the need for these reforms to restore trust in the court. He called on Congress to pass binding rules requiring justices to disclose gifts, avoid public political activity, and recuse from cases with financial or other conflicts of interest. Biden also proposed an 18-year term limit for justices.

The reforms, Biden asserted, would prevent the U.S. from having an 'extreme court' driven by an agenda. Additionally, Biden proposed a constitutional amendment to eliminate broad presidential immunity as recognized in a recent Supreme Court ruling involving former President Donald Trump. Republicans have criticized the proposals, claiming they aim to 'delegitimize the court'.

(With inputs from agencies.)