Democrats Renew Calls to Expand 9-Seat Supreme Court as June Rulings Deepen Split
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 11
Democrats Renew Calls to Expand 9-Seat Supreme Court as June Rulings Deepen Split
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 11
Summary
Democratic officials are again pushing to expand the 9-seat U.S. Supreme Court as the justices prepare major June rulings and frustration grows over decisions seen as blocking progressive priorities.
Hakeem Jeffries said "everything is on the table" to address what he called a "corrupt MAGA majority," while Rashida Tlaib and Ayanna Pressley also backed expansion alongside term limits, ethics rules and possible impeachment.
The renewed push follows rulings that diverged from progressive policy goals, including the April 29 Louisiana v. Callais decision that Pressley cited in demanding Congress act immediately.
Republicans, including Sen. Chuck Grassley, say court expansion would politicize a co-equal branch, trigger retaliatory enlargements by future majorities and weaken judicial independence.