Jeffries Floats Packing Courts After Virginia Redistricting Collapse

as low as 54, which could immediately force multiple justices off the bench and allow the Democrat-controlled General Assembly to appoint replacements more favorable to the party’s redistricting goals.

The Times report noted that some Democrats on the call supported the idea while others warned it could go too far politically and legally.

Former Democratic Congressman James Moran reportedly described the proposal as “a bridge too far,” warning that Democrats risk losing legitimacy if they pursue court restructuring solely for political advantage.