Conservative Activist Critiques Biden's Supreme Court Reform Proposal

A leading conservative activist has voiced strong opposition to President Biden's recent proposal aimed at reforming the Supreme Court and implementing new ethics regulations. Leonard Leo, co-chairman of the Federalist Society, argues that if Biden were genuinely committed to addressing corruption, he should focus on Congress, which he claims is the source of significant ethical issues. Biden's plan includes term limits for justices, a constitutional amendment to limit presidential immunity, and a new set of ethics rules, many of which legal experts suggest may be unconstitutional. Leo contends that the proposed changes are not about enhancing judicial integrity but rather an attempt by Democrats to undermine a court that does not align with their views. He emphasized that conservative justices have consistently made predictable decisions in major cases, dismissing the notion of undue influence. Instead, he called for comprehensive reforms targeting Congress, including a ban on gifts and hospitality for public officials and closing loopholes that allow lawmakers to accept lavish travel and accommodations. Biden's proposed code of conduct for the Supreme Court would require justices to disclose gifts, avoid public political activities, and recuse themselves from cases involving personal or familial financial conflicts. Leo, however, remains skeptical, asserting that without genuine support for these reforms, the initiative is merely a political maneuver aimed at discrediting the current court. Biden is expected to elaborate on his proposals in a speech scheduled for Monday afternoon.