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Lawmakers Urged to Rein In Supreme Court Power

4/30/2026

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Calls are urging Congress to curb the Supreme Court’s unchecked expansion of power and restore public trust.
The Court, led by Chief Justice John Roberts, now faces record-low confidence while handling major policy disputes.
Historically limited, the Roberts Court now intervenes in landmark legislation and fundamental rights.
Congress can modify justices’ duties, set recusal standards, and adjust the Court’s size or jurisdiction while the executive branch grows more powerful.

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Story summary

Calls are urging Congress to curb the Supreme Court’s unchecked expansion of power and restore public trust.
The Court, led by Chief Justice John Roberts, now faces record-low confidence while handling major policy disputes.
Historically limited, the Roberts Court now intervenes in landmark legislation and fundamental rights.
Congress can modify justices’ duties, set recusal standards, and adjust the Court’s size or jurisdiction while the executive branch grows more powerful.