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Kamala Harris backs Supreme Court expansion to 13 justices

August 1, 2026

Summary

Former Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed expanding the Supreme Court to 13 justices and abolishing the Electoral College at the National Urban League Conference, outlining potential platform points for a possible 2028 campaign.

How coverage differs

Left outlets report Kamala Harris's explicit endorsement of expanding the Supreme Court to 13 justices as policy, while right outlets frame her “major changes” backing as 2028 campaign-driven.

  • Left: Kamala Harris outlines progressive vision for court and electoral reform Left-leaning outlets report former Vice President Kamala Harris's explicit endorsement of expanding the Supreme Court to 13 justices. They highlight her remarks at the National Urban League Conference as a significant policy stance.
  • Right: Harris's court packing, Electoral College abolition threatens American institutions Right-leaning outlets emphasize former Vice President Kamala Harris's backing of 'major changes' to the Supreme Court and the Electoral College. They link these proposals directly to her possible 2028 presidential campaign, suggesting political motivation.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • Kamala Harris says the US Supreme Court should expand to 13 justices - CNN

Right

  • Kamala Harris backs major changes to the Supreme Court, Electoral College ahead of possible 2028 campaign

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