Well, folks, President Joe Biden has some grand ideas for reforming the Supreme Court, and Justice Neil Gorsuch isn’t having any of it. In true form, Gorsuch sent a clear message to Biden: “Be careful.” This was during an interview with Shannon Bream on Fox News Sunday. Gorsuch, never one to mince words, refused to dive into the political debate, stating it wouldn’t be helpful in a presidential election year. He emphasized the critical role of an independent judiciary, reminding us that even the unpopular deserve fair hearings under the law and Constitution.
Now, if only Biden could get that through his head. Instead, the president is pushing a three-part proposal that seems more about power than principle. Biden’s plan includes a “No One Is Above the Law” constitutional amendment targeting former presidents, term limits for Supreme Court justices, and a “binding” code of conduct for the High Court. And, of course, his sidekick, Vice President Kamala Harris, is all in on this “bold” agenda.
Let’s break this down. Biden’s “No One Is Above the Law” amendment is a jab at Trump. It’s pretty rich coming from a guy whose own administration has been anything but transparent. Then there’s the term limits proposal. The Democrats only want this because they’re not in the majority. They’re frustrated that conservatives hold a 6-3 edge on the Supreme Court. It’s a classic case of sour grapes. They try to change the game when they can’t win by the rules.
Gorsuch, a Trump appointee, at 56, is one of the younger conservative justices. He’s in the prime of his judicial career and isn’t about to let Biden’s political maneuvers undermine the Court’s independence. His new book, “Over Ruled: The Human Toll of Too Much Law,” delves into how ordinary Americans are getting crushed by excessive laws and regulations. It’s a timely critique, given the current political climate where bureaucrats seem to think they can legislate every aspect of our lives.
During his interview, Gorsuch defended the need for a fiercely independent judiciary. He pointed out that the Supreme Court is essential when the government comes after you. It would help if you had a judge and a jury who aren’t swayed by political pressures. That’s the whole point of having a Supreme Court—to ensure justice is impartial, not politically motivated. But Biden and his Democratic allies seem more interested in stacking the deck in their favor than preserving the integrity of our judicial system.
Of course, many Democrats, never ones to miss an opportunity to cry foul, accuse the conservative justices of being partisan and undermining democracy. They mainly target Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito. But Republicans see through this charade. The Democrats are pushing for these reforms not because they care about democracy but because they’re outnumbered. If the roles were reversed, you can bet they’d be singing a different tune. Thomas and Alito have staunchly defended their impartiality, but that doesn’t fit the Democrats’ narrative, so it gets ignored.
And let’s talk about that “binding” code of conduct. It sounds good on paper, right? But it’s just another way for Democrats to exert control over the Court. They want to tie the hands of justices who don’t toe their ideological line. It’s a power grab, pure and simple. The Supreme Court’s independence makes it a cornerstone of American democracy. If we start letting politicians dictate how it operates, we lose that vital check on government power.
Gorsuch’s reminder to “be careful” isn’t just a warning to Biden; it’s a wake-up call to all of us. We need to be vigilant in protecting the independence of our judiciary. It’s what stands between us and tyranny. Biden’s proposals might sound like reforms, but in reality, they’re attempts to politicize the Court. And that’s something we can’t afford.
So, next time you hear Biden or Harris talking about their Supreme Court reform plans, remember Gorsuch’s words. Be careful. The integrity of our judicial system is at stake, and we can’t let partisan politics tear it apart. Let’s hope enough people see through this and stand up for an independent, fair, and just Supreme Court.
