Gorsuch issues caution on Biden's Supreme Court proposals: "Be careful"

When questioned about President Biden's plans to reform the Supreme Court, Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch remained silent, but he did convey a brief statement.

Gorsuch stated that he did not want to discuss Biden's suggestions for Supreme Court changes during a presidential election year. However, he emphasized the significance of an independent judiciary, especially for those who are not well-liked.

"Gorsuch stated, "Be careful.""

In late July, a White House official stated that Biden and Vice President Harris are urging Congress to establish term limits and a code of conduct for the Supreme Court, as well as restrictions on presidential immunity.

Gorsuch stated during the interview that he believes there are an excessive number of laws in the U.S., making it challenging for individuals and the government to manage them all.

The justice who wrote "Over Ruled: The Human Toll of Too Much Law" stated that although laws are necessary to maintain freedom and safety, an excessive amount of them has led to individuals unintentionally committing violations.

Gorsuch, as a judge for 18 years, has witnessed numerous cases where ordinary Americans, who were only trying to lead peaceful lives and raise their families, were unjustly harmed by unexpected laws.

Gorsuch emphasized the difficulties Americans face in obtaining information from the IRS hotline, as he elaborated on his point.

Gorsuch stated that for a certain duration, they were providing incorrect answers about a third of the time. When questioned about the reason behind this, they claimed that the tax code had become overly complicated.

Gorsuch also addressed how he approached conflicts with other branches of government.

"The answer, is the Constitution," he said.

The Trump appointee emphasized the importance of trust among Americans and the need for solutions to problems to come from within the community rather than a distant government.

""Maybe we should start by finding common ground," Gorsuch said, echoing the sentiment of his friend, retired Justice Stephen Breyer."

Planet Chronicle' Anders Hagstrom contributed to this report.