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johnnyanmacyesterday at 7:34 PM1 replyview on HN

In theory, yes. Any supreme court interpretation can be overruled by a congress that is truly in lockstep.

Reality, is disappointing. Where we have a dealocked congress we try to switch around every 2 years while 9 people in the courts can re-interpret how they wish with basically zero reprecussions, for life.

Maybe the SCOTUS also needs terms limits thanks to modern medical advances. I don't think the founding fathers intended for courts to remain the same people for decades on end. It can be a very long term like the Federal Reserve, but we definitely need something.


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rnxrxyesterday at 7:53 PM

How about we just start with SCOTUS having transparent (and enforced) ethics and corruption policies?

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