Supreme Court Decision and Presidential Power
Rep. Zoe Lofgren claimed President Joe Biden could use the Supreme Court decision affirming a degree of immunity for former and current presidents to remove conservative justices from the high court. Legal analyst Andrew Weissmann indicated that the decision removes an enormous check on the president.
Key Points
- President Biden could potentially use the Supreme Court decision to remove conservative justices
- The decision removes a check on presidential power
Pros
- Potential for holding presidents accountable under the law
- Potential to remove conservative justices from the high court
Cons
- Potential abuse of power by the president
- Threat to checks and balances in the government