Supreme Court Term Limits

The public wants a better Court, and politicians are listening.

The Brennan Center has laid out a compelling roadmap for Congress to follow.

This legal analysis of leading proposals for term limits demonstrates that they can be implemented by statute.

Predictable turnover on the high court would improve its stability and accountability, and the justices would still be safe from political retaliation.

Term limits are good policy and can be implemented by statute, a former federal appeals court judge explains.

The Constitution gives Congress significant power to regulate the structure and jurisdiction of the Supreme Court so long as the justices keep their jobs, salaries, and independence.

Staggered 18-year terms would bring regular turnover to the bench. The result would be a Court that better reflects prevailing public values.