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Term Limits for Supreme Court Justices | Venice Beach News
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Democratic senators are pushing for term limits on Supreme Court justices, proposing an 18-year cap to restore public trust and ensure greater representation — with new justices appointed every two years tied to presidential terms. The plan would rotate out the most senior justices first, sparking debate over fairness, partisanship, and the court’s declining approval ratings — currently hovering around 45% overall, with stark partisan divides. Senator Alex Padilla frames it as nonpartisan, arguing both parties would get equal nomination chances over time, but critics note the bill faces steep odds in today’s political climate, especially with a conservative-leaning court.
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