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4. I've believed we should expand the court for years.

Reply to BWdem4life (Original post)

Thu May 2, 2024, 11:20 AM

May 2

The Federal appellate courts have been expanded over the years to handle the increase in cases. Supreme Court Justices should match the number of appellate court districts.

There are 13 appellate courts that sit below the U.S. Supreme Court, and they are called the U.S. Courts of Appeals. The 94 federal judicial districts are organized into 12 regional circuits, each of which has a court of appeals. The appellate court’s task is to determine whether or not the law was applied correctly in the trial court. Appeals courts consist of three judges and do not use a jury.
https://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/court-role-and-structure

Also, along with term limits should be an age limit. Retire at 30 years on the bench or at age 70.

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Do you support expanding the Supreme Court? [View all] BWdem4life May 2 OP

Create an enforceable code of ethics in Congress and use it to get rid of the bribe takers and perjurers. diane in sf May 2 #1

Don't forget the term limits! calimary May 2 #2

Expand it, pack it and then ask the right if they would like term limits. Afrocat May 2 #3

I've believed we should expand the court for years. Fla Dem May 2 #4

I agree about the 13. LiberalFighter May 2 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author LiberalFighter May 2 #11

It ain't gonna happen in the near future Wednesdays May 2 #5

Yes, but I'm for expanding the entire federal judiciary In It to Win It May 2 #6

No Polybius May 2 #7

Tell that to Mitch McConnell. Emile May 2 #12

If McConnell were in the minority in 2016, he'd be powerless Polybius May 2 #14

Should be made 15 Justices standingtall May 2 #8

We need more justices now Trueblue1968 May 2 #9

Increasing to 13 would not require an amendment. LiberalFighter May 2 #13

That legislation would be struck down Polybius May 2 #15

13 justices for 13 districts. Number of justices go up and down haele May 2 #16

Frankly, I think the court should be large enough to have at least two Bettie May 2 #17