Last week, I wrote a blog about the Presidential Commission’s final report on the Supreme Court. The White House issued today two statements from three members of the Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court — one by Adam White/AEI, the other by Thomas Griffith and David Levi. Each was limited to 800 words so I’ll reprint them.
Additional Statement from Commissioner Adam White
December 15, 2021
For an indispensable To fulfill a constitutional purpose
The rule of law is used to decide cases. Understanding the Court is essential.
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Do not be too ill-informed. Only reforms that are worthy of the Constitution and worth pursuing.
Of two centuries‘ Statesmen and citizens must support it. Answer You can find more information at It is simple
Question: Would these changes make things better? The Court’s ability to operate as an institution Court?
But,In the Commission’s Report, there were some of the most notable “reforms”.
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Some of their most deadly aspects are highlighted.Cour–Packing
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The Constitution gives the Court the power to increase the number of seats.
One of the most admirable qualities in a person is their ability to expand.–Be careful By Congress. The nation’s very first
Congress, century largely Set Referring to the authentic judiciary, the Court’s dimensions
needs, Particularly In terms of the old justices’ circuit–Reiterating duties Fast–Growing
continental Republic. Seit 1869, The Court’s overall size is stable. One
One-half centuries The Neun–Justice bench This has proven to be true It is conducive for the justices’
Work of decision making, deliberation Please explain.Pack the Court We would impair Court: It does not help it.
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Rule of law Und One Beatitudes A willing suspension of belief not to see it
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Function and character of a court.TeLimits on rm
There have been proposals to limit the term of a judge’s tenure Some At the surface, superficial appeal is appealing: Given the many
We are blessed with longer lives, and justice is done Today With life
Tenure can be served on the Court for much longer periods than in early justices Allgemein did. However,
Upon Closer inspection reveals that judicial term limits can be much more troublesome—Particularly
When They Are To allocate Terminologies Calendar of Presidential
Conditions.By Supreme Court tie Appointments and vacancies Direct Only To The
The results of Presidential Elections, A term–Limits framework Further, Corrode
The Appearance Of judicial independence and neutralityThe Court is a spoil.
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Framework would be required A constitutional amendment AvoidYou can also visit our website. Senate
You disagree with You can find more information at President’s Priorities As the Commission reports
candidly). ItCongress has a lot to do in this era.Advocates for the judiciary need to be revitalized
Term limits are possible You can go further diminish it.ReformSelf, restraint, and self–Be patient
TThe Supreme Court was created to not only exercise force or will but also to be a purely advisory body.
judgment.” Court JudgementS Not entaiYou have some discretion, When Laws Are
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This complicates, and even politicizes, the Court’s work. Clarification of legislation
Standards Granting writs This is CertiorariMandating Judicial review for more
There are many types of cases, This could be a way to help mYou can take the Court’s caseload. It is less of a question of judicial will
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This is a significant issue Constitutive adjudication AdministrationCongress must approve.
Pay attention.But, a The third problem is best solved by the judges. Constitution
Preparation for judicial tenure renders judicial retiring largely a matter judicial
discretion. The judges To maximize their chances of success, retirees are increasingly timing their retirements.
of being replaced by The same goes for those who are similarly inclined Appointment. It is easy to see why this trend exists., However
In an age when parties can be divided over judicial principle and method, The
Trend You can also see it here This could undermine public trust in the judiciary’s neutrality. This is because of
Deep problems Any system that limits the judicial term is bound to have these limitations. It is the responsibility of the taxpayer to bear this burden
On judges themselves Please explain Their retirement plans, and to reduce the
There are dangers in partisan alignmentThese are the best, finally, This points to an even broader And more fundamental challenge. This is the most
Our time is plagued by dangerous constitutional issues. This lack of self awareness is the root cause of many of today’s most serious problems.–Be careful—Inside
Our institutions and towards them. The Court’s criticism is not without merit. Loss Talk
Of “legitimacy,” however, judicial legitimacy does not only concern the issue of The The veto of the heckler. It
This requires the participation of many justices and elected leaders. American People
ourselves. All three will benefit from the greatest reforms: self–Reforms,
Do it with self-confidence–restraint.
Statement Former federal Thomas judges B. Griffith and David F. Levi
Most admired is the Supreme Court Each branch In our democracy It’s a good thing. Many rights and freedoms Americans treasure havingThe s been secured by Supreme Court in It Obligation to swear Support Defend the Constitution of the United States States. Equal Protection by the Supreme Court Decisions protecting the Rights of civil minorities, For women OthersIt’s First Amendment Decisions protecting freedom of speech and free exercise, It Presidents are required to make decisions Accept the legal process. It criminal procedure decisions Protecting and ensuring basic fair process against unlawful government Interruption and searchesIusions Are Among the It is one of the greatest human achievements ever made by any Court. More than 230 years, Americans look to their courts, and the Supreme Court. Particularly as They could look for it in a different place Problems that are difficult to resolve Questions and controversiesIies From neutral, wise, Both unUnbiased judges
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Unseres Erachtens, The majority of reforms proposed are not implemented. DisableCussed in Commission Report— Includes “court packing” Limitations on term— Are Sans Substantial Merit; They These are not the result of any defect. Court deficiency or the procedures They threaten judicial independence. We Must It is not Permit the Supreme Court of Appeal to be Collateral damage in tHe DivisiveneSs This This is the new age. Nor Should we change the Court fundamentally? There is no way to be disappointed Particular decisions by the Court. More is at stake than this.The Result This is Any case.
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These are in a way official “concurring opinion” to the complete report of the commission.
Like I said last week, my individual views are presented at a greater depth here. Others on the commission also wrote shorter pieces such as Keith Whittington (co-blogger), Nancy Gertner and Larry Tribe, Caroline Frederickson, Kermit Roosevelt and Nancy Gertner. Griffth, Levi wrote an opinion piece earlier. It is likely that there will be even more.