Biden Weighs Supreme Court Reforms Amid Rising Controversies

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President Joe Biden is reportedly considering endorsing significant reforms to the US Supreme Court, potentially including the end of lifetime appointments for justices. This shift in stance comes after a series of controversial decisions by the court, such as the removal of the federal right to abortion and a ruling that granted Donald Trump immunity from prosecution for his official acts as president. According to US media, Biden is exploring the establishment of term limits for justices, currently lifetime appointments, and bolstering the court's ethics code.

 

Implementing these changes would be a major reversal for Biden, who has long resisted calls from his party to reform the court. The push for change intensified after his predecessor, Trump, appointed three conservative justices, creating a 6-3 conservative majority. This majority has issued several high-profile rulings that have significantly affected American law, including decisions on abortion rights, gun laws, the environment, and Trump's criminal trials.

 

CBS News, the BBC's partner in the US, reported that Biden discussed these potential reforms with experts and indicated that announcements would be made soon. A source familiar with the matter revealed that Biden informed Democrats in the Congressional Progressive Caucus during a weekend call. Despite being asked about the proposed changes, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre declined to provide further details or a timeline for an official announcement.

 

In a post on Truth Social, Trump criticized the potential reforms, calling them an "illegal and unconstitutional attack on our SACRED... Supreme Court." His response highlights the contentious nature of the proposed changes and the significant opposition they are likely to face.

 

Biden's contemplation of these reforms also comes amid questions about the ethics of some justices on the high court. Justice Clarence Thomas, for example, has faced scrutiny for accepting luxury trips from a billionaire Republican donor. Additionally, there have been questions about the involvement of Thomas's wife in efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, which saw Trump lose to Biden.

 

Early in his presidency, Biden created a commission to issue recommendations on Supreme Court reforms. However, the advice provided by this commission was never acted upon. The political landscape remains challenging, with Democrats facing a divided Senate and a Republican-controlled House of Representatives, making any significant judicial reforms difficult to pass.

 

The Supreme Court's recent term has underscored the sharp political shift with the conservative majority. Among the notable decisions was the rejection of Biden's student loan forgiveness plan, which would have eliminated billions in debt for Americans. On its last day of opinions, the court ruled that Trump and other presidents have broad, but not absolute, immunity from criminal prosecution for their actions in office. Following this ruling, one of the four criminal cases against Trump was dismissed, and sentencing in another case was delayed.

 

In addition to considering Supreme Court reforms, Biden is reportedly examining the possibility of backing a constitutional amendment that would eliminate the broad immunity cited by the court. If announced, these changes could provide Biden with a new campaign issue as the November election approaches. The president frequently references the Supreme Court and its rulings on the campaign trail. During a recent interview with BET, Biden mentioned the court's 2022 decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, eliminating the federal right to an abortion. He warned of the potential consequences if Trump were to win another term and appoint additional justices, stating, "Just imagine if he has two more appointments."

 

Credit: BBC 2024-07-18

 

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[Cryingdick]

Somehow I don't think he is going to to get widespread cooperation in his final months as a lame duck.

[thaibeachlovers]

1 hour ago, Social Media said:

The political landscape remains challenging, with Democrats facing a divided Senate and a Republican-controlled House of Representatives, making any significant judicial reforms difficult to pass.

The political landscape remains challenging, with Democrats facing a divided Senate and a Republican-controlled House of Representatives, making any significant judicial reforms impossible to pass.

 

Fixed it.

Someone more knowledgeable than I on it can say if it needs a constitutional amendment, but even without such it would cause outrage if it was changed by a minimal majority.

 

Sounds more like the Biden campaign clutching at the proverbial straw on their way to a humiliating defeat, than a serious proposal.

[thaibeachlovers]

Just heard on Al Jazeera that Biden cancelled his appearance at a campaign stop in Las Vegas due to, get this, "covid"!

 

Cue my suspicion that it's a rather convenient time for him to have a disease that excuses him from live appearances indefinitely.

 

Perhaps he'll be well enough to address the nation from his sick bed though.

 

Too soon to give a link as it's a live feed from the Al Jazeera news.

[Cryingdick]

23 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

The political landscape remains challenging, with Democrats facing a divided Senate and a Republican-controlled House of Representatives, making any significant judicial reforms impossible to pass.

 

Fixed it.

Someone more knowledgeable than I on it can say if it needs a constitutional amendment, but even without such it would cause outrage if it was changed by a minimal majority.

 

Sounds more like the Biden campaign clutching at the proverbial straw on their way to a humiliating defeat, than a serious proposal.

 

if they could bundle it in with a resolution to get rid of Biden it wouldn't have a better chance of passing.

[Tug]

I’m interested to hear what he has to say

[Jingthing]

Supreme court reform and an amendment to counter what SCOTUS did to make presidents all powerful monarchs are both great issues going forward for democracy, Biden or not. 

[Jingthing]

1 hour ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Just heard on Al Jazeera that Biden cancelled his appearance at a campaign stop in Las Vegas due to, get this, "covid"!

 

Cue my suspicion that it's a rather convenient time for him to have a disease that excuses him from live appearances indefinitely.

 

Perhaps he'll be well enough to address the nation from his sick bed though.

 

Too soon to give a link as it's a live feed from the Al Jazeera news.

In a rare case, you could be on to something.

I assume the Covid is real but so is Adam Schiff favored to become a California senator and close ally of Nancy Pelosi's public call for Biden to withdrawal from the nomination. Schiff doing that is a big deal. 

Biden can't drop out too soon after the assassination attempt because the optics of dropping out being related to that would be very bad. He also won't do it before the end of the republican convention.

But it does seem at this moment anyway, that what seemed like Biden holding stubbornly firm could well be slipping away.

Yes if he does, for better or worse, we'll probably be stuck with Harris. 

But Harris with a decent VP instead of Trump's VP pick which was celebrated in the enemy capitol Moscow with glee, puts the democrats on at least an even chance to stop the maga fascist takeover.

Edited July 17 by Jingthing

[Cryingdick]

1 minute ago, Jingthing said:

In a rare case, you could be on to something.

I assume the Covid is real but so is Adam Schiff favored to become a California senator and close ally of Nancy Pelosi's public call for Biden to withdrawal from the nomination. 

Biden can't do this too soon after the assassination attempt because the optics of dropping out being related to that would be very bad. He also won't do it before the end of the republican convention.

But it does seem at this moment anyway, that what seemed like Biden holding stubbornly firm could be slipping away.

Last i heard Buden said he would have to be hit by a train to step down. The sercet service is try8ng to arrange its but Joe has too many powerful connections with in Amtrak.

[Jingthing]

5 minutes ago, Cryingdick said:

Last i heard Buden said he would have to be hit by a train to step down. The sercet service is try8ng to arrange its but Joe has too many powerful connections with in Amtrak.

I think Biden's love of Amtrak is charming. A lost cause but charming because Americans are so insanely married to car culture.

Politicians say a lot of things before they say something entirely opposite.

Look at what Moscow's darling JD Vance used to say about Trump. 

[Cryingdick]

5 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

I think Biden's love of Amtrak is charming. A lost cause but charming because Americans are so insanely married to car culture.

Politicians say a lot of things before they say something entirely opposite.

Look at what Moscow's darling JD Vance used to say about Trump. 

Unlike Biden at keast Vance can own it when he is wrong. Amtrak doesn't work because it is impractical. Other than that it just isn't a great experience. I did a trip on Amtrak once and interesting stops are just too far and few in between. It isn't europe or japan.once you get off the train you need a car anyway.

 

 

Edited July 17 by Cryingdick

[thaipo7]

2 hours ago, Cryingdick said:

Somehow I don't think he is going to to get widespread cooperation in his final months as a lame duck.

NO <deleted> - He and all his radical Dept. Heads own the who damn thing.  No one to stop him.  Plus this is what a real Dictator would do.

[thaipo7]

Where is TUG's post?  Missed this one?

[thaipo7]

2 hours ago, Cryingdick said:

Somehow I don't think he is going to to get widespread cooperation in his final months as a lame duck.

Biden does not have the power to change the Supreme Court.  But this has not stopped him on anything else.  More destruction from this man.

[Jingthing]

Now its reported house leader Jeffries and senate leader Schumer have spoken to Biden and warned him that it looks like his running would mean losing all of congress. Also reported an unnamed "someone personally close to Biden" is now advising withdrawal. 

Making no predictions BUT ...

[nobodysfriend]

3 hours ago, Social Media said:

He warned of the potential consequences if Trump were to win another term

 

It looks like Trump will win another term because Biden simply does not ( want to ) realize that there is no chance for him to win anymore .

If he did , he would be 84 by the end of it ...

The democrats will lose badly if they don't find someone fitter than Biden soon .

His fault .

Retire now , Joe , save the Nation by your exit .

 

[Hanaguma]

1 hour ago, Jingthing said:

I think Biden's love of Amtrak is charming. A lost cause but charming because Americans are so insanely married to car culture.

Politicians say a lot of things before they say something entirely opposite.

Look at what Moscow's darling JD Vance used to say about Trump. 

Lovely to see more of the usual character attacks and lack of substance.

 

Anyone who has been to the US knows that there is no chance for a rail system to be successful. Just look at the insane waste of money happening in California with their pet high speed rail project. The cities are too far apart, the terrain is nasty, gaining property for the rails is difficult, and the cities are not designed to support a central rail station. Oh, and Americans love the freedom and peace that comes with car ownership. IMHO a continuation of horse ownership from their history. 

[Cryingdick]

8 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Now its reported house leader Jeffries and senate leader Schumer have spoken to Biden and warned him that it looks like his running would mean losing all of congress. Also reported an unnamed "someone personally close to Biden" is now advising withdrawal. 

Making no predictions BUT ...

That conversation is about 9 months too late. I bet he still won't leave. I have heard he is asking how Kamala is polling. Lol that should convince him he has no choice but to stay the course.

Edited July 18 by Cryingdick

[stoner]

1 hour ago, thaipo7 said:

Where is TUG's post?  Missed this one?

 

you're not a very good stalker....

 

 

[stoner]

3 minutes ago, Cryingdick said:

I have heard he is asking his Kamala is polling. Lol

 

what ?

[thaipo7]

 

[Cryingdick]

Just now, stoner said:

 

what ?

Look again. I edited the typos.

[Cryingdick]

Just now, thaipo7 said:

 

 

It's becoming obvious they put Trump out there expecting he would be shot.

[stoner]

1 minute ago, Cryingdick said:

Look again. I edited the typos.

:)

[thaipo7]

Democrat Convention in Five Weeks

 

Remember Biden changed the Primary System for himself.  NH has always been first state to vote in the Primary and Biden changed it to GA.

 

Now with the Democrat Convention five weeks away he wants the Democrat National Convention to nominate Biden weeks BEFORE the Convention so that they can not pick someone else.  Is this not a Fascistic move?   Yes it is.  Five days ago the Democrats wanted to replace him.  Now he wants to make sure he can not be replaced.  This could take until maybe 08-05 to do and then Biden would only have to outlast his critics for about 2 weeks.

 

This was secretly planned but it leaked out.   See how corrupt he is?  He wants to take down the Supreme Court too.  He does not care what he destroys.

[Cryingdick]

2 minutes ago, thaipo7 said:

Democrat Convention in Five Weeks

 

Remember Biden changed the Primary System for himself.  NH has always been first state to vote in the Primary and Biden changed it to GA.

 

Now with the Democrat Convention five weeks away he wants the Democrat National Convention to nominate Biden weeks BEFORE the Convention so that they can not pick someone else.  Is this not a Fascistic move?   Yes it is.  Five days ago the Democrats wanted to replace him.  Now he wants to make sure he can not be replaced.  This could take until maybe 08-05 to do and then Biden would only have to outlast his critics for about 2 weeks.

 

This was secretly planned but it leaked out.   See how corrupt he is?  He wants to take down the Supreme Court too.  He does not care what he destroys.

 

i hope he succeeds.

[Tug]

10 minutes ago, stoner said:

 

you're not a very good stalker....

 

 

I allready said I’m interested in what he has to say anything else is pure speculation at this point 

[stoner]

Just now, Tug said:

I allready said I’m interested in what he has to say anything else is pure speculation at this point 

 

that is what i was getting at. buddy missed your comment so i said he wasn't a very good stalker. 

[Cryingdick]

Just now, stoner said:

 

that is what i was getting at. buddy missed your comment so i said he wasn't a very good stalker. 

A thread with out Tug is like life with out love.

[HappyExpat57]

What really bugs me are all these "last minute hail Mary" gestures from Biden. Should have been taken care of years ago, not saved for election tokens. Too little too late.

MANY reports from multiple sources stating he got covid - AGAIN. I sincerely hope it takes him down. Not bad enough to die, just enough to take him out of the race. He could then back out with a little bit of dignity.