A Baker's Dozen for a Bigger Bench? Representative Jim Clyburn (D S. C. ) recently called on Congress to expand the Supreme Court to 13 justices, citing the need for a more diverse and representative bench.
This proposal is not new, but its timing and context are crucial. With a Republican led Senate resisting President Biden's judicial nominees, Clyburn's call can be seen as an attempt to rebalance power.
Clyburn's suggestion would mark a significant shift in the court's composition, which has undergone changes throughout history.