Jeffries says Democrats could reshape Supreme Court if they regain Congress

At a gathering of black journalists in Atlanta, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries indicated that a Democratic victory in the upcoming midterms could trigger substantial alterations to the Supreme Court. He refused to rule out any specific approach, emphasizing that a range of possibilities is under consideration. Among the ideas he endorsed is an 18-year term limit for justices, replacing the lifetime appointment system.

Jeffries also announced that House Judiciary Ranking Member Jamie Raskin would lead the dialogue on any court reforms, noting Raskin’s support for both term limits and increasing the number of justices. The leader condemned the present conservative majority as effectively a subsidiary of the MAGA Republican Party. His comments arrive after the Court recently allowed new redistricting maps favoring Republicans and expanded presidential power over immigration, while also blocking certain administration initiatives and upholding birthright citizenship.