Oregon Sen. Wyden introduces 'sweeping' Supreme Court reform bill

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden introduced a bill on Thursday that would bring fundamental changes to the nation's high court.

The senator said the Judicial Modernization and Transparency Act aims to restore balance among the three branches of government, increase transparency, and restore public trust in the Supreme Court as it faces a “legitimacy crisis.”

“The Supreme Court is in crisis and bold solutions are necessary to restore the public trust,” Wyden said.