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The United States Supreme Court is designed to protect and interpret the Constitution while also confirming equal justice for all Americans under the law. As the highest court in the land, SCOTUS even has the power to overrule decisions of lower courts. In spite of this, many Americans aren't thrilled with various rulings made by the current justices. With a 6-3 conservative majority, some people are even claiming the far right "hijacked" the Supreme Court before our eyes. Democrats with these concerns are therefore rallying for different reforms they perceive as beneficial. Among them are expanding the court and implementing term limits for justices. Earlier today, a recent study from Marquette showed more than half of Americans ultimately disapprove of SCOTUS.

What the country really thinks about the United States Supreme Court

The poll's findings show 57% of the American people don't approve of the nation's most powerful court. By the same token, more than half of the country sees politics as the motivating factor driving the rulings from justices. Conversely, just 43% told Marquette that they believe SCOTUS prioritizes the law when issuing rulings. Nevertheless, some SCOTUS verdicts on key issues are popular among the American people. Most folks favor the court's determination that laws prohibiting gun ownership among persons with domestic violence restraining orders don't violate the Second Amendment. The Supreme Court's protection of access to mifepristone and allowance of provisions that bar homeless people from sleeping or camping on public property is also favored by more than half of Americans. However, on issues like overturning Roe v. Wade and granting presidents immunity from prosecution against "official acts," most Americans oppose SCOTUS' rulings.

Democrats rally behind SCOTUS reform

Sensing public discontent with many aspects of the Supreme Court, President Biden has called for changes to how the body operates. Among these proposals are term limits of 18 years, a Congress-enforced code of conduct, and restrictions on presidential immunity. Immediately after Biden released these ideas, many Democrats rallied behind them in support. Several Republicans, on the other hand, came out in opposition. The passing of any Supreme Court reforms will demand congressional approval. Should Democrats expand their Senate majority and take back the House of Representatives, bringing Biden's proposals to fruition will become more viable.