Supreme Court reform

In light of recent corruption scandals and several controversial Supreme Court decisions, I have been a strong advocate for Supreme Court reforms since 2020. Today, those concerns have expanded to include broader issues, such as accountability, ethics, and judicial overreach.

To address these challenges, I propose the following three reforms:

Ethics Code Enforcement: I support the enforcement of a robust judicial ethics code by an independent, third-party body. This body would be tasked with ensuring transparency and holding Supreme Court justices accountable for unethical behavior. Additionally, we must redefine legal standards for bribery, extortion, influence peddling, and other corrupt actions to close loopholes and strengthen deterrents.

Court Expansion: I propose expanding the Supreme Court to 13 justices to correspond with the 13 U.S. Circuit Courts. This adjustment would create a more equitable distribution of judicial oversight and help prevent a disproportionate ideological influence. This is not about shifting power but ensuring that the court reflects the judicial infrastructure it was designed to support.

Term Limits: Lifetime appointments for justices were originally intended to insulate the judiciary from political pressures. However, this system has led to judges holding their seats for decades, well beyond what most would consider reasonable. A life sentence in prison is typically 10-20 years, which I believe is an appropriate benchmark for judicial term limits. This time frame would maintain judicial independence while ensuring regular turnover without the threat of reappointment pressures or political interference.

It is my hope that these reforms will restore public trust in the judiciary and reduce corruption, not only in the Supreme Court but across the federal government.