Senator Wyden Proposes Supreme Court Reform Bill

Senator Ron Wyden has introduced a sweeping bill to reform the Supreme Court by expanding its size from nine to 15 justices over 12 years and implementing various transparency and procedural changes. The bill aims to restore public confidence in the court and balance its power, requiring two-thirds of the Supreme Court and federal circuit courts to overturn laws, and mandating audits of justices' tax returns. However, the proposal faces significant opposition from Republicans and even some Democrats, making its passage unlikely. This initiative follows historical parallels to FDR’s failed court-packing attempt in 1937, which was seen as an undemocratic power grab. The bill also seeks to address the politicization of the nomination process and the court's controversial recent rulings. Meanwhile, House Democrats are adjusting legislative strategies in response to the Supreme Court's decision in the Loper Bright case, which limits Congress's ability to delegate powers to agencies, complicating climate and energy legislation.