Debate Over Supreme Court Justice Numbers and Reforms

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Sen. Ted Cruz reintroduces a constitutional amendment to cap Supreme Court Justices at nine amid calls to expand the court. Democrats seek to use the Court for policy goals. Grassley supports the amendment for Court's independence. Various Democrats propose court reforms like expanding the court to a 13-justice bench.

Key Points

  • Sen. Ted Cruz reintroduces amendment to cap Supreme Court Justices at nine
  • Democrats propose expanding the Court to a 13-justice bench
  • Calls for court reforms due to lack of confidence in the Supreme Court

Pros

  • Ensuring Supreme Court's independence from political pressures
  • Maintaining the Court as a non-partisan guardian of the rule of law

Cons

  • Democrats view the need for court reforms due to certain rulings and behavior of Court members