I firmly believe in strengthening the Supreme Court's ethics and ensuring a balance of perspectives through term limits. The proposals put forth, including a binding code of conduct and 18-year term limits for justices, would restore public trust and confidence in the Court's impartiality. The lack of enforceable ethics rules has enabled concerning practices, like justices failing to disclose travel paid for by partisan donors. And lifetime appointments concentrate power, allowing a single president to radically shape the Court's ideology for decades. Instituting regular turnover through term limits would promote ideological diversity reflective of the nation over time. While these reforms require Congress to act, they are vital for upholding judicial independence and insulating the Court from undue political influence. By enacting reasonable constraints and oversight, we can ensure the Supreme Court remains a fair, ethical arbiter of justice for all Americans. I urge you to support legislation codifying these much-needed Court reforms.
