President Biden is set to call on Congress to implement term limits and a code of conduct for the Supreme Court, as well as draft limits on presidential immunity, according to a White House official. These proposed reforms will be discussed during remarks at the LBJ Presidential Library on Monday, in honor of the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act.
In an op-ed published in the Washington Post, President Biden expressed his concerns about the current state of affairs, stating that the ongoing situation is abnormal and erodes public confidence in the court's decisions, particularly those affecting personal freedoms.
One of the key reforms proposed by President Biden is the elimination of immunity for former presidents for crimes committed while in office. Additionally, he aims to impose an 18-year term limit for Supreme Court justices, allowing for the appointment of new justices every two years.
President Biden also advocates for a new code of conduct for the Supreme Court, which would require justices to disclose gifts, abstain from public political activities, and recuse themselves from cases involving conflicts of interest.
The White House official emphasized that President Biden and Vice President Harris are committed to collaborating with Congress to empower the American people in preventing the abuse of presidential power, restoring faith in the Supreme Court, and reinforcing the foundations of democracy.
This op-ed marks President Biden's first major policy initiative since formally announcing his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race earlier this month.
