On Friday, President Joe Biden delivered a stark warning about the future of the Supreme Court, calling for a drastic overhaul to prevent what he described as an “extreme” conservative agenda from taking hold. In a speech at the White House, Biden expressed deep concern about the direction of the court under Chief Justice John Roberts, who has led a series of controversial decisions that have rolled back key protections for women, minorities, and marginalized communities.
Biden specifically pointed to the court’s recent decisions on voting rights, abortion, and LGBTQ rights as evidence of the need for reform. He warned that the current conservative majority on the court is poised to further erode these protections and roll back decades of progress on civil rights and social justice issues.
“We are at a critical moment in our history, where the Supreme Court has become a tool of the far right to impose their extreme agenda on the American people,” Biden said. “It is time for us to take action to ensure that the court reflects the values and priorities of the American people, not just a narrow ideological agenda.”
Biden’s call for reform comes as the court is set to hear a number of high-profile cases in the coming months, including challenges to affirmative action, gun rights, and the Affordable Care Act. With the recent confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett, the court now has a solid 6-3 conservative majority, leading many progressives to fear that the court will continue to move further to the right.
In his speech, Biden outlined several proposals for reform, including expanding the number of justices on the court, imposing term limits for justices, and implementing a code of ethics for judicial conduct. He also called for greater transparency and accountability in the court’s decision-making process, including public hearings and debates on key cases.
While Biden’s call for reform has been met with support from many progressives and civil rights advocates, it has also sparked backlash from conservatives, who argue that any changes to the court’s structure would be an unprecedented and dangerous move. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell called Biden’s proposal a “radical power grab” and vowed to fight against any efforts to change the court.
Despite the opposition, Biden remains determined to push forward with his agenda for reforming the Supreme Court. He has pledged to work with Congress to pass legislation that would bring greater balance and accountability to the court, and has urged Americans to speak out in support of these efforts.
“We cannot allow the Supreme Court to become a weapon of the far right,” Biden said. “We must take action now to protect our democracy and ensure that justice is truly blind for all Americans.”