Progressives keep reviving a reckless Supreme Court power grab |
The Supreme Court's Louisiana v. Callais decision has renewed calls from some on the political left to expand the court.
Proponents of "court packing" argue it is a response to Republican actions during the confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett.
Critics warn that expanding the court for partisan gain would set a dangerous precedent and erode the judiciary's legitimacy.
The Supreme Court’s recent Louisiana v. Callais decision has reignited one of the most dangerous recurring impulses on the political left: the push to expand the court whenever its rulings prove politically inconvenient.
Few threats to the judiciary are more damaging than efforts to alter its structure for partisan gain or pressure justices into political compliance. Yet despite the long-term institutional danger, progressive activists continue returning to court packing as a supposed solution to decisions they dislike.
Court packing remains as reckless as ever, and the left’s inability to abandon it poses a serious threat to the legitimacy of the nation's highest court.
Court packing remains a bad idea
The modern push for court packing largely stems from........