WASHINGTON, D.C. (Michigan News Source) – Should federal judges have term limits? Michigan Congressman Tom Barrett (R) says “yes.”

Rep. Barrett introduced the Judicial Term Limits Amendment to establish a 20-year term limit for all federal judges. In addition, it would prevent judges who have served two decades from getting reappointed to the same federal court. In order to prevent a mass exodus of federal judges, Barrett says his plan would take effect gradually and prevent both the U.S. Senate and the Executive Branch from appointing massive judicial vacancies.

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“Our federal courts are responsible for upholding our most fundamental rights and liberties,” said Barrett. “Lifetime appointments were designed to protect judicial independence, but instead have too often emboldened judges to wield their enormous power long after they should have retired. When our Constitution was ratified, 20 years practically was a lifetime appointment.”

Barrett’s plan comes as judges have circumvented or blocked the Trump administration’s deportation of illegal criminals and various executive orders.