US federal court system faces a gerontocratic crisis due to aging judges, average 69, lacking a clear replacement process.
The US federal court system is facing a gerontocratic crisis as aging judges, with an average age of 69, lack a clear process for replacement without amending the Constitution. The trend may lead to a gerontocratic crisis across all branches of government, with Congress members' average age also rising. The issue is complicated by lifetime appointments and a lack of formal procedures for easing judges out of their roles.
August 25, 2024
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