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Bettie

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17. Frankly, I think the court should be large enough to have at least two

Reply to BWdem4life (Original post)

Thu May 2, 2024, 11:21 PM

May 2

panels running at any given time. When the number of justices was set, the population was about a third of what it is, less than that actually; let them hear more cases and have two randomly chosen panels available to hear them.

Also, it would make recusal much easier. Oh and an actual binding code of ethics including guidelines for recusal and rules for accepting gifts should be put in place as well.

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Do you support expanding the Supreme Court? [View all] BWdem4life May 2 OP

Create an enforceable code of ethics in Congress and use it to get rid of the bribe takers and perjurers. diane in sf May 2 #1

Don't forget the term limits! calimary May 2 #2

Expand it, pack it and then ask the right if they would like term limits. Afrocat May 2 #3

I've believed we should expand the court for years. Fla Dem May 2 #4

I agree about the 13. LiberalFighter May 2 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author LiberalFighter May 2 #11

It ain't gonna happen in the near future Wednesdays May 2 #5

Yes, but I'm for expanding the entire federal judiciary In It to Win It May 2 #6

No Polybius May 2 #7

Tell that to Mitch McConnell. Emile May 2 #12

If McConnell were in the minority in 2016, he'd be powerless Polybius May 2 #14

Should be made 15 Justices standingtall May 2 #8

We need more justices now Trueblue1968 May 2 #9

Increasing to 13 would not require an amendment. LiberalFighter May 2 #13

That legislation would be struck down Polybius May 2 #15

13 justices for 13 districts. Number of justices go up and down haele May 2 #16

Frankly, I think the court should be large enough to have at least two Bettie May 2 #17

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