Ted Cruz introduces measures to prevent expansion of Supreme Court
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Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Senate Republicans on Thursday introduced legislation designed to preserve the independence of the Supreme Court, which includes maintaining the number of justices at nine.
The second proposal would prevent the congressional passage of legislation to add more justices to the high court. "As my Democrat colleagues brazenly discuss expanding the number of justices on the Supreme Court, this legislation and constitutional amendment ensures we prevent either party from wielding the Supreme Court as a political tool for their own advantage," Cruz said in a statement. "I urge my colleagues to defend the fundamental liberties of their constituents—their religious liberty, freedom of speech, and Second Amendment rights—and swiftly take up and pass these proposals to prevent Court-packing."More Related News