Representative Clyburn Suggests Supreme Court Expansion

Why it matters locally: As a representative for South Carolina, Clyburn's proposal to expand the Supreme Court could significantly impact the state's legal landscape and political discourse, affecting how federal cases with implications for South Carolina are decided in the future.

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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.