Thomas, Alito, Roberts Face Removal from Supreme Court Under Proposed Law
Representative Johnny Olszewski of Maryland is introducing the ROBE Act, which proposes 18-year term limits for Supreme Court justices and would require the removal of Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, and John Roberts if enacted. The bill aims to reduce political influence in appointments and restore public trust in the Court, which has seen confidence levels drop in recent polls. The legislation faces significant hurdles and is unlikely to pass under the current Republican-controlled Congress.
- ▪The ROBE Act would impose 18-year term limits on Supreme Court justices and end lifetime appointments.
- ▪Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, and John Roberts would be affected as they have each served more than 18 years.
- ▪Public confidence in the Supreme Court is low, with a March NBC News poll showing only 22 percent of registered voters have a high level of trust.
- ▪The bill is unlikely to pass due to Republican control of the House and Senate.
- ▪Thomas, Alito, and Roberts were all appointed by Republican presidents and are part of the Court’s 6-3 conservative majority.
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By Jenna SundelNews ReporterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Democratic Representative Johnny Olszewski of Maryland is expected to propose a law on Monday that would establish 18-year term limits for Supreme Court justices and would mean the removal of Chief Justice John Roberts, Justice Clarence Thomas and Justice Samuel Alito if passed. The constitutional amendment called the Reform of Bench Eligibility (ROBE) Act would also end Supreme Court lifetime appointments, apply to current justices and include provisions for a "fair and orderly transition" to the new system, according to a press release from Olszewski’s office.
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