Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch remained relatively quiet regarding President Biden’s proposals for reforming the Supreme Court, yet he shared a succinct message.
In an exchange with “Fox News Sunday” host Shannon Bream about Biden’s proposed changes to the Supreme Court, Gorsuch expressed his reluctance to engage in what he deemed “a political issue during a presidential election year.” However, he proceeded to highlight the crucial role of an “independent judiciary,” especially for those facing unpopularity.
“It’s there for the instances when the scrutiny is on you, when the government is targeting you. Don’t you want a fiercely independent judge and a jury of your peers to make those decisions? Isn’t that your right as an American?” Gorsuch stated. “So I simply urge caution.”
Biden and Vice President Harris are urging Congress to implement term limits and a code of conduct for the Supreme Court, while also considering restrictions on presidential immunity, as communicated by a White House official in late July.
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During his discussion, Gorsuch also conveyed his belief that the abundance of laws in the U.S. has led to a situation where both citizens and the government struggle to keep track of them.
The justice, who co-wrote a book titled “Over Ruled: The Human Toll of Too Much Law,” remarked that while “we require laws to safeguard our freedom and safety,” an excessive number of laws has caused citizens to unintentionally commit violations.
“As a judge for 18 years, I’ve observed case after case where ordinary Americans, simply trying to live their lives, not harming anyone, and raising their families, were unexpectedly penalized by the law,” Gorsuch reflected.
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Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch attends a formal investiture ceremony for a local judge at the Washington County Courthouse, March 11, 2022, in Hagerstown, Maryland. (Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images)
Gorsuch further illustrated his perspective by mentioning the difficulties Americans have faced when seeking information from the IRS hotline.
“At one point, they were providing incorrect answers roughly one-third of the time,” Gorsuch shared with host Shannon Bream. When asked about the reason, the response indicated that the tax code had become too convoluted.
Neil Gorsuch and other members of the Supreme Court arrive for President Biden’s State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol on March 7, 2024. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Gorsuch also talked about how he navigates conflicts with other branches of government.
“The answer lies within the Constitution,” he asserted.
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The Trump appointee emphasized the importance of Americans trusting one another and suggested that not every issue needs to be handled by a distant government.
“My close friend, [retired Justice] Stephen Breyer, always says, ‘If I listen to almost anyone for long enough, I’m going to find something we agree on,'” Gorsuch recalled. “Perhaps we should start from that point.”
Fox News’ Anders Hagstrom contributed to this report.
