Biden to propose reforms to Supreme Court and constitutional restrictions on presidential immunity

President Joe Biden is set to call for an overhaul of the Supreme Court and a constitutional amendment limiting presidential power in a speech at the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library in Texas. He wants a constitutional amendment to remove immunity for former presidents from federal criminal charges, as well as term limits and enforceable ethics requirements for Supreme Court justices. Biden’s proposals come amid recent controversial decisions by the Court that he has heavily criticized, leading to calls for reform. However, despite the President’s push for reform, passing legislation through Congress is unlikely, as Democrats have a narrow majority in the Senate and Republicans are opposed to such changes. Biden’s call for reforms also marks a significant shift in his stance on court reform, as he was once reluctant to endorse major changes to the Supreme Court. The President’s proposals reflect his commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring the integrity of the judicial system.

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