House Republicans Continue Attempts to Erode Our Fundamental Checks and Balances

Washington, D.C. — In response to today’s House vote on H.J.Res.1, a proposed Constitutional amendment limiting Congress’ power by locking the number of Supreme Court Justices at nine, the League of Conservation Voters issued the following statement from Senior Director of Judiciary & Democracy Doug Lindner:

“Instead of doing their job to help people, Trump’s Republican allies in Congress are continuing to erode our fundamental checks and balances and do the bidding of Big Polluter donors by pushing a Constitutional amendment to end Congress’ centuries-old power to set the number of Supreme Court justices. The corrupt MAGA justices on Trump’s captured Supreme Court have benefited from lavish gifts from their billionaire friends for years while twisting the law to roll back our environmental protections, empower Big Polluters, and imperil our freedom to vote. 

LCV appreciates members of Congress who rejected this dangerous Constitutional amendment, preserving Congress’ fundamental power to hold the Court accountable. The current Supreme Court supermajority has proven their allegiance to billionaire benefactors over the people and MAGA political agendas over the Constitution. Without bold action, they will continue distorting the law to undermine our freedoms and protections for generations to come. The next pro-democracy Congress and President must expand and rebalance the Supreme Court with new Justices who follow the Constitution, honor our freedoms and protections, and earn the people’s trust with the highest standard of ethics. Until then, Congress must keep all options on the table.”

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