Amend the US Constitution to permanently fix the number of justices at 9 so that no party can ever “pack” the court by increasing the number of justices.
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If court packing is the goal let’s go big or go home!
Let every state legislature nominate one US Supreme Court justice for life, if the total number of states is odd the federal government gets to nominate one Supreme Court justice for life. Let the existing judges resign or live out their appointments.
While we are changing the Supreme Court require federal Courts to hear all law suits between states,
In addition allow two thirds of the states legislatures to require a case be heard!
50 justices would be difficult the amount we have today is just fine and maybe we just need a constitutional limit that says this is the amount you have and you’re not getting anymore top justices.
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They could hear immigration cases till we are caught up?
Oh my God can you imagine what a regulatory nightmare it would be for everyone if they’re allowed to pack the courts. Every 4 years you don’t know if you can plant this in your garden or every 4 years that low spot in your yard and might be a wetland don’t use it don’t look at it don’t touch it. Every 4 years gas can manufacturers have to go to that awful spout that doesn’t work, every four years mining and safety would decide that mechanic shops are under their jurisdiction.