Former President Donald Trump preemptively condemned President Joe Biden’s proposal for term limits for Supreme Court justices, calling it illegal and unconstitutional on Truth Social. Trump emphasized the importance of Fair and Independent Courts, despite attracting support from legal scholars on both the right and the left.
The Biden-appointed Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court of the United States noted that term limits have been advocated by both liberal and conservative scholars. Biden’s proposal includes staggered 18-year terms for justices, with each president appointing one every two years. The commission was divided on whether Congress could implement this system without a constitutional amendment.
Proponents of term limits argue that it would preserve judicial independence and prevent any president from shaping the court for decades. Opponents fear it could increase partisan bickering and politicize the court, weakening its independence and legitimacy.
Trump’s defense of the Supreme Court is questioned given his past criticisms and demands for judges to do his bidding. Despite his support for Fair and Independent Courts, Trump’s actions suggest his loyalty lies with favorable outcomes rather than judicial independence.
Overall, the debate over Supreme Court term limits continues, with strong arguments on both sides about the potential impact on the court’s function and independence.
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