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Clyburn Pushes for 13-Judge Court | US News
Congressman James Clyburn is pushing to expand the Supreme Court to 13 justices, calling it a “baker’s dozen” to restore balance and counter the court’s conservative tilt. He sharply criticized Justice Clarence Thomas, lamenting a dramatic shift from his confirmation in 1991, and drew a troubling parallel to Justice Taney’s Dred Scott era. While Clyburn’s stance marks a rare reversal from his past support of Thomas, he’s not alone—Senators Warren and Markey have also backed court expansion, arguing the current court undermines democracy. Though former President Biden once resisted such…
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