Biden reaffirms call for supreme court reforms in speech marking Civil Rights Act anniversary

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In an over 20-minute speech, Joe Biden talked about the enduring legacy of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the inspiration he took from Lyndon B Johnson. The bulk of the speech, however, focused on the US supreme court and actions that Biden said have eroded the trust US residents have in the high court.

He also nodded to Project 2025, a roadmap led by the rightwing Heritage Foundation that details how the Trump administration can disrupt and dismantle the US. “By the way, they’re serious, man,” Biden said of Project 2025.

US elections live: Biden reaffirms call for supreme court reforms in speech marking Civil Rights Act anniversary

President cites supreme court decisions that he says eroded civil rights, including presidential immunity ruling and overturning of Roe

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He also emphasized his commitment to the changes to the supreme court he spelled out in an opinion piece published by the Washington Post on Monday. His proposal would:

• Establish 18-year term limits for all justices
• Create a code of ethics that includes requirements to disclose gifts and refrain from public political actions
• Pass a new constitutional amendment that would virtually reverse the
  supreme court decision in July granting former presidents broad immunity from prosecution for actions taken while in office