Following a series of Supreme Court decisions unfavorable to the Biden administration, including the rejection of the student loan forgiveness program, two Democratic House Representatives have revived a bill aiming to establish term limits for Supreme Court justices. Representatives Ro Khanna of California and Don Beyer of Virginia reintroduced the Supreme Court Term Limits and Regular Appointments Act, arguing that it's necessary to "rebalance" the court and curb what they perceive as "extreme partisanship."

The Supreme Court's 6-3 decision against the student loan forgiveness plan, which would have eliminated over $400 billion in student loan debt, sparked the renewed push for term limits. Representative Khanna criticized the ruling, claiming it jeopardizes numerous working Americans and poses a significant threat to the national economy. He argued that lifetime appointments, initially intended to ensure impartiality, have instead led to justices becoming overly partisan and detached from public sentiment. The proposed term limits, he believes, would address this issue and mitigate extreme partisanship.

Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

The Representatives highlighted the growing disparity between college costs, federal aid, and wages. They pointed out that the cost of college has tripled since 1980, while wages and federal aid have lagged behind. This has contributed to the current student debt crisis, with borrowers collectively owing over $1.6 trillion, and a majority of Americans living paycheck to paycheck.

Representative Beyer echoed Khanna's concerns, characterizing the Supreme Court as a remote, unaccountable body capable of drastically impacting American lives. He cited recent decisions on reproductive rights and voting rights as examples of partisan rulings that have eroded public trust in the Court. He also raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest stemming from financial ties between justices and conservative donors.

Rep. Don Beyer. D-Va. (Eric Lee for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Interestingly, the Representatives also lauded the Supreme Court's decision upholding state courts' authority in elections, a ruling favorable to the Biden administration. Both Khanna and Beyer praised this decision as a victory for democracy.

President Biden himself recently expressed reservations about expanding the Supreme Court, cautioning that such a move could irrevocably politicize the institution. He acknowledged concerns about the potential harm caused by the current conservative majority but warned against actions that could further politicize the Court.

The Supreme Court is seen Wednesday, June 29, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)