Summary
- Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) has called for expanding the Supreme Court to thirteen justices, framing it as a necessary move for Democrats to secure a liberal majority.
- Clyburn controversially linked the need for court packing to the potential regression of civil rights, suggesting that failure to act could lead to conditions reminiscent of antebellum America.
- His remarks come amid growing pressure within the Democratic Party to address perceived judicial overreach and reverse unfavorable rulings on immigration and civil rights.
- The proposal has sparked significant backlash, with many polls indicating that a majority of Americans oppose such efforts, echoing historical criticisms of FDR's court-packing plan.
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