Revamp the Court

As President Biden unveils his proposals to extend term limits for Supreme Court justices, attention is now focused on Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic nominee. The key question is whether she will adopt similar policies or propose additional reforms, such as expanding the number of justices. This is a crucial issue for her campaign, as Harris could leverage it to her electoral advantage.

Many Democrats support both term limits and court expansion, arguing that the current Supreme Court's composition is too conservative and does not align with their values and principles. Although the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had expressed opposition to expanding the court, progressives see this as a transformative opportunity to make the judiciary more equitable and representative.

Harris has the chance to champion these reforms by advocating for term limits and a larger Supreme Court. Such changes could modernize and improve the Court’s alignment with contemporary values. While the path to implementing these reforms will be challenging, requiring a two-thirds majority in Congress, President Biden has set the stage. If elected, Harris could be pivotal in advancing these important causes.