US Supreme Court Justices: Radical Ideas for Reform and Retirement
US Supreme Court Justices Under Pressure for Reform
A Harvard professor has theorized a way to incentivize U.S. Supreme Court justices to retire early. Mark Tushnet, William Nelson Cromwell professor of law emeritus at Harvard Law School, outlined his suggestions for Supreme Court reform in a recent 22-page essay. Tushnet presented several proposals as political leaders have considered reform amid several controversial opinions issued by the court, such as its July ruling regarding presidential immunity and how it pertains to former President Donald Trump.
Presidential Insights on Court Reform
President Joe Biden unveiled his reform plan at the end of July in the first public engagement since he ended his reelection campaign and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee against Trump. During his speech, Biden expressed his concerns regarding recent decisions by the conservative-leaning court, particularly regarding presidential immunity. He also spoke in favor of an 18-year term limit for justices to prevent stagnation in the Supreme Court.
- Call for early retirement incentives for justices.
- Recommendations align with ongoing Supreme Court controversies.
- Public interest rising in the future of Supreme Court appointments.
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