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Court Expansion Debate Heats Up | Charleston News
Some Democrats are pushing to overhaul the Supreme Court, including ending lifetime appointments—a concept revived from 1937. Legal experts warn expanding the court could lead to chaos and undermine its legitimacy, especially if each party adds seats to favor their agenda. While recent rulings favored Trump on some issues, others didn’t, and a constitutional amendment to keep the court at nine justices is being floated—with fears the government could retaliate against rulings. Surprisingly, even pro-Republican decisions might benefit Democrats later by weakening independent agencies. Public…
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