Kaitlin Has Had Enough

No? The Court should never shrink again. But maybe something for balance so that no organization or support system can have more than nine representatives on the court.

Jun 28, 2024 at 17:00 UTC

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ricky cilantro @rickycilantro.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 28, 2024 at 17:27 UTC

i was just goofin, but if we’re being serious about court reform: two non-partisan justices selected from each circuit’s geographic jurisdiction to serve single 12 year terms to a total of 26 justices, ties be damned that’s where I’d start

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Dace McGraw @dacemcgraw.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 28, 2024 at 17:28 UTC

Always thought the fixation on nine was silly when it's just created by legislation. Give each presidential term two appointments, one per Congress, and make the Senate give them up-or-down floor vites within 60 days of nomination. Trying to run out the clock just means the Senate consents. Boom.

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Kaelik @kaelik.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 28, 2024 at 19:44 UTC

A terrible idea. All this "balanced court" shit is just barking up the wrong tree. 9 moderate centrists and 9 psycho Republicans is going to be terror.

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TommyZed34 @tommyz34.bsky.social
[ View ] Jun 29, 2024 at 23:53 UTC

I've been yelling for 27 for some time now...in other courts with a lot of justices, don't they seat a random 9 for most cases with the full court only hearing a small few?

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