WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is gearing up to embark on a new term with a keen eye on President Donald Trump’s significant assertions of executive power. Noteworthy cases concerning voting rights and the LGBTQ community's rights are on the docket as justices will hear arguments regarding various state-level laws, including bans on conversion therapies targeting sexual orientation or gender identity.
The start of the sessions on Monday is set to feature lower-profile disputes, such as a case centered on a defendant's right to speak with their attorney during a break in testimony. However, the primary focus for the coming months will likely revolve around the court’s evaluation of Trump’s sweeping claims concerning presidential authority.
The conservative majority in the court appears to be amenable to Trump's administration’s emergency appeals but may adopt a more critical stance with thorough examinations of specific policies, particularly related to the imposition of tariffs and limits on birthright citizenship.
A significant case is scheduled for early November regarding Trump's extensive tariffs, challenged in lower courts for their legality under emergency powers. The justices will deliberate on whether the president has the authority to enact far-reaching tariffs unilaterally.
By December, the justices are expected to assess Trump’s authority to dismiss members of independent agencies without cause—an important case that could revise longstanding legal precedents. Meanwhile, another pressing matter regarding an executive order that aims to limit birthright citizenship for children of undocumented parents is being closely monitored as it deviates from over a century of established understanding.
In conclusion, the Supreme Court's forthcoming decisions will hold substantial implications for the socio-political landscape of the United States as they explore the intersection of executive power and individual rights.
