As approval ratings of the Supreme Court have sunk in recent years, the idea of reform has gone from "a political third rail" to a real possibility, says On My Mind guest Harry Litman.

As approval ratings of the Supreme Court have sunk in recent years, the idea of reform has gone from "a political third rail" to a real possibility, says On My Mind guest Harry Litman. Kjetil Ree

President Biden laid out a series of proposals to change some fundamental aspects of our nation’s highest court this week. This included term limits, a code of ethics and a constitutional amendment that would say nobody is above the law.

Though the Supreme Court’s approval ratings are stuck at historic lows, Republicans said the reforms are “dead on arrival.” Democrats, on the other hand, see this as a winning issue among the American public for this election cycle, and beyond.

“I think Biden and the people advising him are playing the long game,” says Harry Litman.

Litman is the senior legal affairs columnist at the Los Angeles Times, a former U.S. attorney and deputy assistant attorney general, and host of the podcast “Talking Feds.” He joined Diane to break down Biden’s proposed reforms, what impact they would have, and why the president is proposing them now.

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Guests

  • Harry Litman Former US Attorney and Deputy Assistant Attorney General, columnist at the Los Angeles Times and host of "Talking Feds"

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