Oregon Democrat Senator Ron Wyden is making headlines with a bold proposal that could dramatically reshape the U.S. Supreme Court and the federal judiciary.

As revealed by his office on Thursday, Wyden has introduced the Judicial Modernization and Transparency Act, which aims to expand the number of Supreme Court justices and federal judges, sparking a heated debate, as reported by the Daily Caller.

The bill would gradually increase the number of Supreme Court seats from 9 to 15 over a 12-year period, a move that would fundamentally alter the makeup of the highest court in the land. Wyden’s plan doesn’t stop there—he’s also calling for the addition of over 60 new circuit judges and 100 district judges, raising concerns from many about potential political motivations behind the push.

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Wyden claims the current Supreme Court has lost public trust, saying, “The Supreme Court is in crisis and bold solutions are necessary to restore the public trust. More transparency, more accountability, and more checks on a power-hungry Supreme Court are just what the American people are asking for.”

However, critics see things differently. Carrie Severino, President of the Judicial Crisis Network (JCN), did not mince words, writing on X (formerly Twitter), “This is the worst attack on the Court since FDR.”

🚨With 40 days until Election Day, Democrats just rolled out the most radical and dangerous legislation to date aimed at destroying the Supreme Court as we know it.

The new radical bill put forward by Senate Democrats is the worst attack on the Court since FDR. It will:

❌Pack… pic.twitter.com/8BeA5Td4Rn

— Carrie Severino (@JCNSeverino) September 26, 2024

Severino’s comments echo historical concerns from the 1930s when Franklin D. Roosevelt’s court-packing attempt faced bipartisan resistance and ultimately failed.

Currently, conservatives hold a 6-3 majority on the Supreme Court, with justices appointed by Republican presidents. Wyden’s bill is widely seen as an attempt to dilute that majority, raising the stakes in what is already a deeply polarized judiciary.

In addition to expanding the courts, Wyden’s proposal would introduce new requirements, such as mandating a two-thirds majority in the Supreme Court to overturn laws passed by Congress. It would also give the IRS the power to audit justices’ income tax returns, which would be made public within 60 days of filing.

This isn’t the first time Democrats have targeted the conservative-leaning court. Justice Clarence Thomas has faced repeated allegations of ethics violations, stemming from reports of trips funded by billionaire Harlan Crow.

Many of these allegations have been fueled by left-leaning media outlets like ProPublica, which has been linked to groups calling for Thomas’s resignation.

Some conservatives see Wyden’s bill as part of a broader effort to undermine the judiciary’s independence.

“This shows Democrats’ entire ethics smear campaign against the Justices was a pretext to pack the Court,” remarked Mark Paoletta, Senior Fellow at the Center for Renewing America, on X. He added, “Despite attacks, the Court’s approval rating is much higher than the dismal 20% for Congress. Clean up your own house.”

This shows Democrats entire ethics smear campaign against Justices was pretext to pack Court. Democrats don’t want an independent Supreme Court. Despite attacks on Justices, Court’s approval rating is much higher than the dismal 20% for Congress. Clean up your own house. pic.twitter.com/zzaX4fCyTM

— Mark Paoletta (@MarkPaoletta) September 26, 2024

The debate surrounding Wyden’s proposal is sure to intensify, especially as President Biden has already floated ideas like term limits for justices and stricter ethics rules. Vice President Kamala Harris has voiced her support for these reforms.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell have yet to comment on Wyden’s bill, but with such a significant shift on the table, it’s unlikely this will remain under the radar for long.