Daily Supreme Court News Briefing - July 30, 2024
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 30, 2024
People Power United declares the Supreme Court has become unhinged.
In response to recent Supreme Court shenanigans, People Power United - a progressive grassroots group - issued the following statement:
âThe Supreme Court has become unhinged. There is no power like that of the people, and People Power United stands ready to protect our communities against any and all injustices,â said Laurie Woodward GarcĂa of People Power United.
People Power United will continue to oppose such harm to our community and champion civil rights for all.
Daily Supreme Court News Briefing
Trump
CNN: Exclusive: The inside story of John Roberts and Trumpâs immunity win at the Supreme Court
Joan Biskupic writes an exclusive profile of the justices deliberations in Trumpâs immunity case. She says that âRoberts made no serious effort to entice the three liberal justices for even a modicum of the cross-ideological agreement that distinguished such presidential-powers cases in the past.âÂ
Slate: Keeping Up With the Trump Trials: Will the SCOTUS Decision Change Trumpâs Felony Conviction?
Shirin Ali writes about the status of Trumpâs trials, reporting that âManhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has filed new legal documents arguing that the Supreme Courtâs immunity decision should not impact Trumpâs conviction.â
Court ReformÂ
CNN: Biden calls for major Supreme Court reforms, including term limits, at Civil Rights Act event Monday
CNN reports that on Monday afternoon at an event celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, President Biden called for major Supreme Court reforms including term limits, a binding code of ethics, and a constitutional amendment undoing the Court's ruling on presidential immunity.Â
Also covered by: AP, NBC
Politico: Democrats May Have a Real Chance to Reform the Supreme Court
Ankush Khardori speaks to experts and argues that President Biden's support for major Court reforms signals movement within the Democratic Party on this issue.
Slate: Why Joe Biden Couldnât Hold Back on Supreme Court Reform Any Longer
Sherrylin Ifill writes about the last few Supreme Court terms that really pushed Supreme Court reform into the mainstream. She argues that reform is critical, and that while they may struggle to pass in Congress, we should not just acquiesce to a runaway Court.Â
Salon: "They have way too much power": Experts say "modest" Biden Supreme Court plan needs to go further
Marina Villeneuve speaks to some legal experts who say President Bidenâs Supreme Court reform plan could go even further, pushing expansion and jurisdiction stripping.Â
The Hill: Booker says reform will ârestore a lot of legitimacyâ to the Supreme Court
Lauren Sforza reports that on Monday Sen. Booker spoke out in favor of President Bidenâs Court reform proposal.Â
The Hill: Bill Barr: Bidenâs reforms would purge Supreme Courtâs conservative justices
Miranda Nazzaro reports that on Monday âFormer Attorney General Bill Barr offered his concerns about President Bidenâs reform proposals for the Supreme Court, arguing they would eliminate the high courtâs conservative justices and âdestroy the independence of the judiciary.ââ
Fox News: No one is taking Bidenâs Supreme Court proposal seriously: Sen. John Kennedy
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Fox News: Biden caters to 'far-left' dark money groups with Supreme Court 'gimmick,' critics say
Brianna Herlihy reports on what critics are saying about President Bidenâs announcement of support for Supreme Court reforms.Â
New York Times: How the Current Supreme Court Would Look Under Bidenâs Term-Limit Plan
Elena Shao explains how Supreme Court appointments would work to change the ideological makeup of the Court under a term limit plan for the justices.
Court Reform CommentaryÂ
Washington Post: The Election Is Crucial to the Supreme Courtâs Future. Bidenâs Reform Plans Are Not.
Erwin Chemerinsky argues that President Bidenâs support for Court reform will not have an impact on the makeup of the Court currently, and that Democrats should focus on winning the election.Â
Newsweek: Biden's Supreme Court Reforms Are Overdue | Opinion
Dan Perry argues that President Bidenâs Court reforms are both long overdue and very mild compared to options like expansion, which are also constitutionally viable.Â
Wall Street Journal: Bidenâs Political Assault on the Supreme Court
The editorial board argues against President Bidenâs Supreme Court reform plan, saying it would âmake the Justices servants of the politics of the day.âÂ
Bloomberg: Bidenâs Supreme Court Reform Plan Is Doomed to Fail
Vox: Bidenâs new Supreme Court reform proposals are mostly useless
Ian Millhiser argues that Bidenâs Supreme Court reform proposal is âmostly uselessâ because it will be impossible to pass in Congress. He says Democrats need to win elections while simultaneously organizing around the Supreme Court.Â
Washington Post: Term limits for Supreme Court justices are an unconstitutional pander
Ramesh Ponnuru argues that Bidenâs call for term limits is purposely vague about whether it would apply to current justices, which he calls unconstitutional.Â
The Guardian: Bidenâs call for supreme court reforms shifts conversation â but comes late
Sam Levine recaps Bidenâs evolving stance on Supreme Court reform, including his opposition to expansion proposals, and notes that his support comes too late for many.Â
Polling
The Hill: Americansâ approval of Supreme Court near historic low: Gallup
Lauren Sforza reports on new Gallup polling showing that 52% of Americans disapprove of the job the Supreme Court is doing, and only 43% approve.Â
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