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Hi,
BREAKING: Senator Elizabeth Warren just announced her support for expanding the Supreme Court, in order to protect our democracy and reclaim the Court from its hijacking by Mitch McConnell and Donald Trump.
"This extremist court has shown that it is not interested in advancing the equal administration of justice. It's time to rebalance the Supreme Court to create one that is," wrote Warren in announcing her position.1 And she's absolutely right.
Warren had not previously spoken out in support of expanding the Supreme Court, and her announcement is a major sign that momentum is building around this crucial tool to save our democracy. Now is the time to make sure our leaders hear this message.
"This court's lawlessness is a powerful threat to our democracy and our country," said Warren in her announcement. And she's right.
The right-wing majority on the Supreme Court has gone on a spree of right-wing activism that has delighted the conservative base while curtailing our basic rights and freedoms.
This Court has undermined immigrant rights, refused to protect abortion rights, and undertaken a major expansion of corporate power. The Supreme Court struck down key portions of the Voting Rights Act, and gutted campaign finance laws with Citizens United.
Polls show the American people see that this Supreme Court isn't legitimate.2 We aren't going to fix that or save our democracy and basic rights with minor tweaks. We need to rebalance this court -- NOW.
Unfortunately, time is running out. In order to expand the Supreme Court and get new justices on the federal bench before Congress is consumed with upcoming elections, they must act fast.
Add your name now: Tell Congress to expand the Supreme Court!
Thank you for speaking out,
Robert and the team at Demand Progress
Sources:
1. Boston Globe, "Expand the Supreme Court," December 15, 2021.
2. Gallup, "Approval of U.S. Supreme Court Down to 40%, a New Low," September 23, 2021.
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