Progressives hope Supreme Court will help voter turnout in 2024.

Progressive groups are making a significant push to emphasize the importance of the Supreme Court in the upcoming November elections. With the recent decisions made by the court on various critical issues, such as presidential immunity, agency regulatory power, and gun laws, along with the potential for more conservative justices to be appointed if former President Donald Trump were to win a second term, these groups are working to educate voters on the impact the next president could have on the court.

Christina Harvey, the executive director of Stand Up America, stated, “The same way people on the right have been Supreme Court voters because they were focused on the freedoms they wanted the Supreme Court to take away from us, we are motivating folks who care about preserving our freedoms to be a Supreme Court voter and to ensure Trump cannot appoint more justices to this court.”

Groups like Stand Up America and United for Democracy are running multi-million dollar campaigns to raise awareness about the link between the Supreme Court and the current political landscape. “Supreme Court Voter” and “Stop the Relentless Power Grab” are initiatives aimed at highlighting the potential consequences of a conservative majority on the court, especially concerning issues like abortion, gun laws, and voting rights.

The Supreme Court’s decisions this term have already had far-reaching effects, from limiting agency regulatory power to the immune status of former presidents. With three of the current justices reaching their 70s, the prospect of potential vacancies on the court in the coming years adds urgency to the discussion about its future direction.

Democrats, who have been critical of the court since the overturning of Roe v. Wade two years ago, are now focused on mobilizing voters to support President Biden with the hope of maintaining control of the court. Factors like Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s appointment just days before the 2020 election and the lasting impact of Trump’s appointments are driving the conversation around the court’s role in shaping American society.

While there are calls for justices like Sonia Sotomayor to retire strategically to allow for new appointments under a Democratic administration, the idea of court reform is gaining traction. Legislation like the Supreme Court Term Act, which would impose term limits on justices, is being considered as a way to rebalance the ideological composition of the court over time.

Advocacy groups like Demand Justice are at the forefront of the push for court reform, with efforts to educate the public about the court’s power and influence. As part of a broader campaign targeting moms, these groups are looking to raise awareness about the implications of court decisions on women and families.

Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill, Democrats are intensifying their scrutiny of the court’s conservative members, with calls for investigations into their ties to wealthy Republican donors. The introduction of articles of impeachment against Justices Thomas and Alito by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reflects the growing tensions between Democrats and the conservative members of the court.

Overall, the Supreme Court has become a focal point in the lead-up to the November elections, with both progressive and conservative groups mobilizing to shape its future direction. The decisions made in the coming years could have a lasting impact on American society, making the issue of the court’s composition and role a critical factor for voters to consider.