Towson, Maryland November 23, 2024
President of the Republican Women of Baltimore County, Louise Baker is a force to recon with in keeping the momentum to sign the Keep 9 petition available at www.keepnine.org website. Her goal is to continue pressing elected officials and partisan groups to safeguard the integrity of the US Supreme Court. November 2024 proved to be the best yet with the passage of the resolution on November 16 at the Fall Convention of the Maryland Federation of Republican Women. The following weekend marked another win with the passage of the resolution at the MDGOP Fall Convention on November 23. Both Resolutions were passed by unanimous vote!
Louise Baker has been fine tuning her approach since last April when the Republican Women of Baltimore County passed the Resolution. https://www.republicanwomenbc.com/post/rwbc-leads-the-way-first-women-s-club-in-maryland-to-pass-keep-nine-amendment-resolution
Seeing success she approached the Central Baltimore County Republican Club which also passed the resolution. https://www.republicanwomenbc.com/post/unanimous-support-for-keep-nine-amendment-central-baltimore-county-republican-club
The Keep Nine Amendment is part of a broader bipartisan effort established several years ago to preserve the independence of the United States Supreme Court. Currently, the amendment boasts support from over 200 members of Congress. During the 2024 election season an increasing number of candidates pledged their support for the amendment, reflecting its growing significance in political discourse.
Louise Baker emphasized the importance of public awareness in pressuring elected officials to safeguard the integrity of the Supreme Court. "The more we shine the light on this issue, the more pressure it places on our elected officials to ensure the integrity of our Supreme Court.”
The late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who opposed court packing, once remarked that nine is "a good number" for the Supreme Court. Currently, the Constitution does not specify the size of the Supreme Court, leaving it vulnerable to changes by future Congresses and Presidnts seeking political advantage—a tactic known as "court packing."
Polling indicates that a majority of voters believe court packing would undermine the checks and balances that prevent abuses of power by future Presidents or Congresses. Political landscapes evolve, with shifts in the presidency and Congressional majorities over time. To permanently protect the Supreme Court's independence from potential political manipulation, a Constitutional Amendment is essential.
This movement reflects a broader commitment to preserving the judiciary's independence from political influence. As public awareness and support continue to build, the Keep Nine Amendment stands as a crucial measure to ensure the enduring stability and integrity of the United States Supreme Court. By codifying the number of justices, the amendment aims to protect the Court from future attempts at political manipulation, thereby safeguarding the foundational principles of American democracy.
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