Major Supreme Court Changes Proposed by Pete Buttigieg: 3 Reform Ideas
Summary
Pete Buttigieg proposed major changes to the U.S. Supreme Court to restore public trust. He suggested expanding the court, setting term limits for justices, and creating a balanced bench to reduce partisanship.Key Facts
- Buttigieg said public confidence in the Supreme Court is at an all-time low.
- He wants to increase the number of justices from nine to 13, matching federal judicial circuits.
- The Constitution does not set a fixed number of Supreme Court justices; Congress decides this.
- He supports term limits for justices to make appointments predictable and lessen political battles.
- Term limits proposals often suggest 18-year staggered terms, allowing two appointments per president.
- A balanced bench idea includes 15 justices: 10 appointed evenly by both parties, plus 5 chosen by the others for consensus.
- Supreme Court justices currently serve for life, unless they resign or are removed.
- Changing term limits might require a constitutional amendment or new laws from Congress.
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