The president accompanied his announcement with an op-edinThe Washington Postlaying out his reasoning for the proposed reforms.

We can and must prevent the abuse of presidential power.

We can and must restore the publics faith in the Supreme Court.

Vice President Kamala Harris (R) speaks as President Joe Biden listens at the White House on September 22, 2023 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Vice President Kamala Harris (R) speaks as President Joe Biden listens at the White House on September 22, 2023 in Washington, D.C.Alex Wong/Getty Images

We can and must strengthen the guardrails of democracy.

Senior Democratic lawmakers have been demanding comprehensive Supreme Court reform legislation for years.