Americans' Views on Vice President Kamala Harris and Supreme Court Term Limits

Americans grade Vice President Kamala Harris' performance on the crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border and weigh in on the proposal for Supreme Court term limits. Views are mixed on Harris' handling of the border and support for term limits for Supreme Court justices.

United States Supreme Court Reform

United States Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch issued a warning about President Biden's plan to reform the Court. Biden aims to impose term limits on justices, a constitutional amendment to block presidential immunity rulings, and an enforceable ethics code. Conservative Justices Thomas and Alito faced criticism for various reasons. Biden's reform efforts face challenges due to limited time in office.

Supreme Court term limits

A discussion between A Martinez and Adam White about the constitutional arguments against setting term limits for Supreme Court justices.

Proposed Changes to U.S. Supreme Court

President Biden is expected to announce his support for changes to the U.S. Supreme Court, including term limits and a mandatory ethics code, despite facing challenges due to the current political climate.

Proposed Changes to the Supreme Court by President Biden

President Biden is preparing to back term limits for Supreme Court justices and a new ethics code, but will not support expanding the Court. The idea of expanding the Court has lost momentum due to the likely loss of Senate control by Democrats in the upcoming elections.

Rwandan Presidential Election 2024

Rwandans are voting in a presidential election expected to extend President Paul Kagame's long rule. Kagame, an authoritarian leader, is likely to win. His opponents have struggled to attract supporters. Kagame has been in power since 1994 and could stay until 2034 due to changes in term limits.

North Dakota Age Limit for Federal Representatives

North Dakota voters have approved a measure to set a maximum age for federal representatives at 80, which may face legal challenges. The state's current lawmakers are exempt. Legal experts predict it will test the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on term limits. State legislators have allocated $1 million to defend the measure in court. The initiative was led by Retire Congress North Dakota to tackle career politicians.

Term Limits for Senate Leaders

Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell opposes the idea of term limits for Senate leaders, arguing that elections serve as term limits. His stance contradicts that of some fellow Republicans, such as Sen. John Cornyn, who supports term limits.