Would Democrats Support SCOTUS Term Limits If Trump Proposed Them?

Jul 30, 2024

Elie Mystal, a justice correspondent and columnist for The Nation, dives into the implications of President Biden's proposed reforms for the Supreme Court, including term limits and a code of ethics. He discusses the recent controversies surrounding justices, such as undisclosed gifts and the presidential immunity debate. Mystal analyzes the political dynamics of term limits and their potential to increase accountability within the Court, illustrating how these changes could reshape America's judicial landscape.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Supreme Court Decisions and Civil Rights

01:59 • 9min

The Dangers of Presidential Immunity: Insights from a Dissent

10:40 • 2min

Debating Supreme Court Term Limits

12:46 • 7min

The Case for Supreme Court Reform and Term Limits

19:58 • 4min