Opinion | Justice Sotomayor Takes on the Court Expansion Advocates

Justice Sotomayor's View on Term Limits: Justice Sonia Sotomayor expressed openness to the idea of term limits for Supreme Court Justices, noting that life tenure is unique to the U.S. and may lead to Justices serving longer than necessary.

Constitutional Concerns: She raised concerns about the constitutional feasibility of implementing term limits, stating that current Justices have a right to their lifetime appointments which cannot be retroactively altered.

Impact on Court-Packing Ambitions: Sotomayor's comments present a challenge to Democrats' efforts to pack the Supreme Court, as her perspective highlights significant legal obstacles to changing the structure of the Court.

Call for Public Discussion: While not endorsing any specific plan, she emphasized the importance of Americans engaging in discussions about the future of the Supreme Court and its composition.