Court-packing cometh?
The article discusses the growing support for court-packing among leftist lawmakers as a response to the current conservative majority in the Supreme Court. It argues that this movement is driven by a desire for power rather than genuine democratic reform. The piece highlights the potential consequences of such actions, including a constitutional crisis and the undermining of the court's authority.
- ▪Leftist lawmakers are increasingly advocating for court-packing to counter the conservative majority in the Supreme Court.
- ▪The proposal to add four seats to the court aims to shift the balance from a 6-3 conservative majority to a 7-6 progressive majority.
- ▪Critics argue that court-packing would undermine the authority of the judiciary and lead to a constitutional crisis.
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