(DailyEmailNews.com) – In a shocker that seeks to be a game changer for the entire nation, outgoing Senator Joe Manchin is shaking up the political landscape with a controversial proposal: a constitutional amendment to impose 18-year term limits on Supreme Court justices.
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This bold move seeks to dismantle the lifetime appointment system, a change that ignites heated debate over its potential impact.
Senators Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Peter Welch of Vermont are pushing for this transformative change in the judiciary.
Their proposed amendment outlines 18-year terms for future Supreme Court justices.
Every two years, a new term would begin, ostensibly creating regular vacancies while maintaining the Court’s composition at nine justices.
Importantly, current justices would not be affected by the proposed change, preserving their lifetime tenure and ensuring continuity.
Supporters believe this arrangement will balance the need for judicial independence with the necessity for reform.
Manchin argues that the existing lifetime appointment system is broken, feeding confirmation battles and eroding trust in the judiciary.
“I’m proud to introduce this legislation with Senator Welch that would establish 18-year term limits for Justices of the United States Supreme Court. The current lifetime appointment structure is broken and fuels polarizing confirmation battles and political posturing that has eroded public confidence in the highest court in our land,” Manchin said, cited by Fox News.
The amendment also aims to cut down on the political maneuvering that often surrounds judicial appointments.
Manchin and Welch present the proposal as a bipartisan effort, asserting that it responds to public demand for more accountability.
Recent polls show a steep decline in confidence towards the Court, with many Americans believing justices are influenced by ideology.
Despite the significant implications, the proposal carefully maintains the number of justices at nine, as determined by the Judiciary Act of 1869.
The hope is that regular vacancies will allow for smoother transitions and less partisan conflict.
Welch emphasized, “Taking action to restore public trust in our nation’s most powerful Court is as urgent as it is necessary. Setting term limits for Supreme Court Justices will cut down on political gamesmanship, and is commonsense reform supported by a majority of Americans.”
As Manchin’s term approaches its end, his departure from the Democratic Party and transition to an independent voice mark a critical juncture.
Outgoing Sen. Joe Manchin pushes constitutional amendment for Supreme Court term limitshttps://t.co/k0k7dXb9CT pic.twitter.com/d4SSN5atMb
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) December 13, 2024
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