Supreme Court justices enjoy one of the most secure jobs in America — a lifetime appointment.
But the court has been under heightened scrutiny in recent years as public trust in the court has continued to decline. Some justices have received criticism for undisclosed gifts and trips, which has led to calls for a code of ethics and other reforms.
Those calls, largely coming from Democrats; Conservatives have held a majority on the court for more than five decades, and that majority appears to have staying power.
A group of Democratic senators is spearheading an effort to establish 18-year term limits
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