President Biden Establishes Panel To Study Supreme Court Reform

A bipartisan commission is being set up to explore potential reforms to the Supreme Court, including changes to the length of service, size, and case-selection rules. This initiative gained momentum after Democrats advocated for expanding the court following Justice Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation, which occurred shortly after Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death and before the November election.

What event triggered the discussion about expanding the bench?

How close was the confirmation process of Justice Amy Coney Barrett to the November election?