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Washington Post President Biden to announce major Supreme Court reforms

The reforms would include, for example, a limitation on the length of the judges’ term of office and a verifiable code of ethics. Biden is also considering a constitutional amendment that would remove the president’s immunity from impeachment.

President of the United States Joe Biden is preparing to propose the reform of the US Supreme Court in the near future, reports The Washington Post – magazine referring to its sources.

The reforms would include, for example, a limitation on the length of the judges’ term of office and a verifiable code of ethics. Currently, the position of a Supreme Court judge is for life.

Biden is also considering a possible amendment to the constitution that would remove the president’s extensive immunity from prosecution, the newspaper reported on Tuesday.

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