Representative Clyburn Suggests Supreme Court Expansion

Why it matters locally: While not directly affecting specific Rhode Island industries, any potential expansion of the Supreme Court would alter the federal judiciary, which impacts all states, including Rhode Island, through its rulings on national laws and policies.

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WASHINGTON D.C. — Representative James Clyburn, a Democrat representing South Carolina, publicly stated his position on the composition of the Supreme Court. Clyburn proposed an expansion of the court to include thirteen justices. The Congressman made these comments during an appearance on the program "Meet the Press." He articulated that these additional justices should adhere to what he described as "the constitutional underpinnings" of the United States. Clyburn did not elaborate further on the specific mechanisms for such an expansion or the criteria for selecting additional justices beyond his reference to constitutional adherence.