Biden to Unveil Plans for U.S. Supreme Court Reform on Monday

In a significant move aimed at reforming the U.S. Supreme Court, President Joe Biden is set to announce his plans on Monday, Politico reports. The President is expected to advocate for term limits for justices and propose an enforceable code of ethics to address growing concerns about the court's integrity.

During a recent Oval Office address, Biden expressed his commitment to reforming the Supreme Court, signaling a broader initiative to address issues surrounding its operations. The forthcoming announcement will take place in Texas and may include a proposal for a constitutional amendment to limit presidential immunity and that of certain other officeholders. This follows a recent Supreme Court ruling which affirmed the broad immunity of presidents from prosecution.

Justice Elena Kagan has recently added momentum to the reform debate, becoming the first Supreme Court member to publicly support strengthening the court's ethics code with enforceable measures. Speaking at a judicial conference hosted by the Ninth Circuit, Kagan highlighted the need for an enforcement mechanism, criticizing the current ethics rules for lacking such provisions. This discussion has gained urgency following reports last year that Justice Clarence Thomas accepted luxury trips from a prominent Republican donor without disclosure.

The Supreme Court's credibility has been in question, with public confidence declining sharply in recent years. A recent Associated Press-Norc Center for Public Affairs Research survey revealed that 40% of U.S. adults have little confidence in the justices, and 70% believe the court is influenced more by personal ideology than by impartial justice.