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Raphael Warnock: “The court has been reformed before.”

Featuring: Raphael Warnock, Democratic | U.S. Senate Georgia

Sen. Raphael Warnock calls for SCOTUS reform: 'They are after everyday Americans'

Published May 19, 2026 | Video Starts at 07:10

They are after everyday Americans. And so it would be irresponsible for us not to respond. The court has been reformed before. We certainly need ethics, a code of ethics. Let's try that. That'll be a good first step. Well, there is currently a code, but it's not enforceable. So what. (07:10–07:13)

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