Let’s take a closer look at the conservative Supreme Court

 

Let’s take a closer look at the six conservative justices on the Supreme Court — five of whom just voted to overturn Roe v. Wade and rip away decades of constitutionally protected abortion rights: Five were confirmed by a president who lost the popular vote. Four lied under oath. Two were credibly accused of sexual assault. One’s seat was literally stolen thanks to Mitch McConnell’s partisan politics. And one’s spouse was implicated in the January 6th coup attempt. Democrats cannot simply wait until after the November election to act to protect reproductive rights. The issues of abortion rights and court legitimacy are too urgent. We need to use the power we have right now to preserve our democracy today and for future generations. Congress must be held accountable and pass a comprehensive plan to fix the Supreme Court. I’m dedicated to delivering a clear and bold reform agenda that meets the seriousness and danger of this moment. Here’s where we need to start: The Senate must get rid of the filibuster to codify Roe v. Wade into law. If Joe Manchin, Kyrsten Sinema, Susan Collins, and Lisa Murkowski won’t support this, the Senate should still take a vote and make them go on the record choosing minority rule over reproductive rights. Next, Congress has the constitutional authority to regulate the court. We should ensure Supreme Court justices should have binding ethics rules — just like Congress — and term limits. Congress also has the authority to impeach members of the Supreme Court and has done so before. That’s why I’m renewing my calls for an impeachment investigation into Justice Clarence Thomas’s role in the January 6th coup attempt, as well as into Justices Neil Gorsuch, Samuel Alito, Amy Coney Barrett, and Brett Kavanaugh’s testimonies on Roe during their confirmation hearings. Lastly, Congress can change the number of justices on the court at any time and has done so seven times throughout history. In the face of stolen seats, a sitting justice implicated in a coup attempt, and a dangerous crisis of legitimacy, it should absolutely be on the table. Young, progressive voters delivered a Democratic White House, House, and Senate in 2020 because we promised bold, lasting change — including protecting reproductive rights. We need to truly deliver on our promises, and we have the chance to do that now. In solidarity, Ilhan Omar   DONATE

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