Tag: judicial reform

absurd politics, Congress, Congress & Power, democrats, Democrazy, Government, Judicial, Politics, State vs. Federal Politics, supreme-court, Washington absurdity, Washington DC

Jamie Raskin Calls Supreme Court “Illegitimate,” Demands Democrats Be Allowed to Make It Illegitimate Correctly

Rep. Jamie Raskin criticized the Supreme Court as “illegitimate” due to its conservative majority and proposed adding four justices to restore legitimacy. His argument implies that institutions are only corrupt when they lack Democratic control. The commentary highlights Raskin’s perceived hypocrisy and the absurdity of politicizing judicial reform for partisan gain. Continue reading Jamie Raskin Calls Supreme Court “Illegitimate,” Demands Democrats Be Allowed to Make It Illegitimate Correctly

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Congress, Congress & Power, Government, Politics, supreme-court

Democrats Propose Expanding Supreme Court to 64 Justices So Constitutional Law Can Finally Be Decided March Madness-Style

Congressional Democrats proposed an unconventional Supreme Court reform, expanding it from nine to 64 justices, structured like a tournament. The plan aims to resolve major cases through a competitive bracket system, sparking criticism of court packing from Republicans. Advocates suggest it enhances judicial legitimacy through an unpredictable format. Continue reading Democrats Propose Expanding Supreme Court to 64 Justices So Constitutional Law Can Finally Be Decided March Madness-Style

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ADR, constitutional rights, family court, Judicial, Overreach

Family Court: The Administrative State That’s Destroying Families

America’s family courts have shifted from judicial proceedings to administrative enforcement, compromising due process and parental rights over the last thirty years. Critics highlight the system’s financial incentives and lack of transparency. Despite signs of resistance, meaningful reform faces challenges as families continue to suffer under obscure processes lacking true justice safeguards. Continue reading Family Court: The Administrative State That’s Destroying Families

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ADR, Congress, Government, Government Waste, Judicial

The $10 Billion Courtroom Con: How “ADR Reform” Built an Administrative Empire

In 1990, the Judicial Improvements Act aimed to streamline justice through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), but resulted in an unprecedented expansion of federal courthouses. Instead of reducing litigation, the system evolved into a bureaucratic empire focused on mediation and settlement, compromising transparency and constitutional rights while increasing costs and delays. Continue reading The $10 Billion Courtroom Con: How “ADR Reform” Built an Administrative Empire

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