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meow2u3

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3. De facto term limits for Justices are probably constitutional

Reply to BlueKota (Original post)

Fri Apr 19, 2024, 09:48 PM

Apr 19

Active Justices should be limited to 20 years or age 70, whichever comes first, after which they become Senior Justices. Senior Justices are still technically on the bench, but serve in a more limited role. If it works for District Courts and Circuit Courts of Appeal, then it should work well for SCOTUS Justices as well.

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Supreme Court Reform? [View all] BlueKota Apr 19 OP

no lifetime terms . period. AllaN01Bear Apr 19 #1

Looks like a bill was introduce in 2021 to establish term limits for the SC Justices. Fla Dem Apr 19 #2

De facto term limits for Justices are probably constitutional meow2u3 Apr 19 #3

"Good behavior" doesn't automatically end at 70, or after a tern of years. rsdsharp Apr 19 #4

District Court and Court of Appeals judges are not required to go on senior status. onenote Apr 19 #5