Reports from the Washington Post and Associated Press claim that US Pres. Joe Biden is preparing to propose major reforms to the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS), which could include term limits, an enforceable ethics code, and a potential constitutional amendment to restrict presidential immunity.

Al Jazeera

The plans were disclosed to members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus during a call on Saturday. Biden reportedly said that he is "about to come out" with the reform plan, which he says has been in the works for three months.

wapo

The proposals the president are reportedly mulling include term limits for justices and a new ethics code that contains an enforcement mechanism, which was missing from the voluntary code the court adopted in November. SCOTUS justices currently serve lifetime appointments.

Another proposal is a constitutional amendment that would scale back the immunity presidents and other federal officeholders have from criminal prosecution in light of a SCOTUS ruling that sided with former Pres. Donald Trump on the question of immunity.

Newsweek

SCOTUS rulings that overturned Roe v. Wade and affirmative action, as well ethics controversies involving justice Clarence Thomas, have made the court a central issue for the Democrats and Biden's campaign. Any changes to the court would require congressional approval.

Newsnationnow

The GOP currently holds a majority in the House of Representatives, while the small Democrat majority in the Senate falls short of the 60 any reforms would need to pass the upper chamber. A constitutional amendment would require two-thirds support in the Congress and Senate or the support of states to hold a constitutional convention.

Report: Pres. Biden Considering Reforms to SCOTUS

Report: Pres. Biden Considering Reforms to SCOTUS

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