Court Packing Debate Intensifies | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

Democrats are pushing to end lifetime Supreme Court appointments, reigniting the controversial idea of “court packing” first floated by FDR. The debate flares after recent rulings, including one that stripped protected status from certain immigrants — a move that, despite some Trump policy setbacks, has energized calls for structural change. Legal experts warn that expanding the court could spiral into chaos, with each party adding justices to tilt rulings, ultimately breaking the institution’s functionality. Meanwhile, term or age limits are also on the table, as polls reveal deep public…