Representative Clyburn Suggests Supreme Court Expansion

Why it matters locally: Potential changes to the composition of the U.S. Supreme Court could have broad implications for federal law and policy affecting North Carolina, including rulings on environmental regulations, voting rights, and federal funding for state programs.

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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.