Supreme Court
We believe: the Supreme Court should be politically independent and serve as a check on the other branches of government.
We support:
A Mandatory Code of Ethics – Ensure the Supreme Court adheres to the same professional standards as other judges and public officials.
Impose Term Limits and Scheduled Rotations – Promote judicial independence while preventing lifetime entrenchment and political gamesmanship.
Increase Transparency and Public Access –Enhance public understanding and trust in the Court’s decisions and operations.
Reinforce Judicial Independence and Neutrality- Protect the Court from external political pressures and ensure impartiality.
Reform Appointment and Confirmation Processes – Depoliticize the process of selecting and confirming justices.
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Congressional Committees That Oversee The Supreme Court
U.S. Senate
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
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The principal Senate committee for oversight of the Supreme Court.
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Responsibilities include:
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Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominees
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Legislation related to the federal judiciary
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Oversight of judicial ethics, conduct, and administrative practices
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🔑 Most visible during Supreme Court confirmation hearings, but also involved in judicial ethics and court reform proposals.
U.S. House of Representatives
House Committee on the Judiciary
The primary committee overseeing the federal judiciary, including the Supreme Court.
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Jurisdiction includes:
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Federal courts and judicial proceedings
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Judicial ethics and conduct
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Impeachment of federal judges (including Supreme Court Justices)
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Legislation affecting the structure or operation of the judiciary
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🔑 This committee handles hearings or legislation related to Supreme Court ethics, jurisdiction, or structure.