New Supreme Court Term Limit Bill Unveiled by Senate Democrats

Senate Democrats detailed long-shot legislation Thursday that would the cap the number of years Supreme Court justices may regularly hear cases, part of a broader effort to rein in the conservative court.

The bill, spearheaded by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), comes amid heightened scrutiny over the Supreme Court following reporting from ProPublica that several justices, who enjoy lifetime positions, have accepted large gifts from Republican donors without disclosing them.

But the proposal is unlikely to gain traction in the Senate, where Republicans have opposed Democratic-led legislative efforts to address ethical lapses and misconduct at the high court.

Senate Judiciary Chair ...