Four of the top known candidates in a race for a newly carved-out congressional seat said they would be in favor of expanding the nine-member U.S. Supreme Court, days after it overturned Roe v. Wade.
A protester holds a placard outside the U.S. Supreme Court building. Candidates for the 10th Congressional District said Wednesday the court should be expanded.A protester holds a placard outside the U.S. Supreme Court building. Candidates for the 10th Congressional District said Wednesday the court should be expanded.
Jones, who currently represents Westchester County, said he foresaw the problems and co-sponsored a bill with Rep. Jerrold Nadler to add four seats to the highest court back in April 2021. Echoing a point made by the former mayor, Rivera contended that one of the seats on the court had essentially been “stolen,” referring to the failed 2016 confirmation of Merrick Garland, then-President Barack Obama’s nominee who was blocked by Republicans.
Meanwhile, Simon said she would support an expanded court, but focused her remarks on setting term-limits for the justices.Two other candidates, Peter Gleason and Maud Maron both said they opposed expanding the court because the changes could be offset when Republicans take control.
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