High Court Reform for Me but Not for Thee

Biden proposes his own reforms even as he sets himself against those he once opposed for, say, Israel.

Evan Vucci-Pool/Getty Images
President Biden speaks from the Oval Office on July 24, 2024. Evan Vucci-Pool/Getty Images

Is reforming a Supreme Court a foreshadowing of fascism or a tonic to what ails democracies? Forgive our confusion, which ratcheted up with President Biden’s announcement of his plan for the high court. Dismayed by the Nine’s conservative turn, he wants term limits for justices, an enforceable ethics code, and a constitutional amendment to bar immunity for former presidents. Not since FDR have such designs been hatched at the White House.

Have an account? Log In

To continue reading, please select:

Limited Access

Enter your email to read for FREE

Get 1 FREE article

Continue with
or
Unlimited Access

Join the Sun for a PENNY A DAY

$0.01/day for 60 days

Cancel anytime

100% ad free experience

Unlimited article and commenting access

Full annual dues ($120) billed after 60 days

By continuing you agree to our
Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Advertisement
The New York Sun

© 2025 The New York Sun Company, LLC. All rights reserved.

Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The material on this site is protected by copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used.

The New York Sun

Sign in or  Create a free account

or
By continuing you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use