U.S. Supreme Court Kicks Off New Term With High-Stakes Cases
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to begin its new term on October 2022, with a packed docket of high-profile cases. These include challenges to the president's powers, transgender rights, and conversion therapy. The court, led by Chief Justice John Roberts for two decades, is expected to consider broad executive actions and may even overturn precedents.
The court's emergency docket remains crucial due to the Trump administration's wide-ranging executive orders and legal challenges. Among the notable cases are disputes over birthright citizenship, which legal experts predict the administration's claim will fail. Other significant cases involve the president's authority to impose tariffs and concealed carry permit restrictions in Hawaii.
Two cases concerning transgender participation in sports are on the docket. Experts anticipate that the court will uphold restrictions in these cases. Additionally, the court will hear arguments in Chiles v. Salazar on October 7, challenging Colorado's law prohibiting conversion therapy.
The court may revisit and potentially reverse long-standing precedents. One such case is Trump v. Slaughter, an almost 90-year-old ruling regarding presidential power to fire FTC members. Legal experts note that the current Supreme Court's activities differ from its earlier state, with Chief Justice John Roberts at the helm for two decades. While the number of cases heard has decreased, their significance has increased.
The U.S. Supreme Court's new term promises significant rulings on various contentious issues. As the court continues to grapple with broad executive orders and societal evolutions, its decisions will shape the nation's legal landscape for years to come.
