Joe Biden will call on Congress to impose sweeping reforms on the Supreme Court and approve a constitutional amendment denying US presidents immunity from prosecution for crimes committed while in office, a White House official said on Monday.
The US president’s proposals highlight how the Supreme Court has become a political flashpoint following a series of controversial rulings by its conservative majority in recent years, including a landmark decision in 2022 that struck down nationwide abortion protections.
The standing of America’s highest court has also emerged as a top issue in November’s presidential election, which is set to pit vice-president Kamala Harris against former president Donald Trump.