The Supreme Court has already released major decisions for the 2024–2025 term, but some of its most consequential could still be in the making.
So far, the justices have ruled on religious liberty, gender-related issues, environmental policy, and a case with a large impact on the vaping industry. Yet, more opinions are coming—ones that, among other things, could help determine parents’ rights, funding for abortion organizations, and whether and how much lower court judges can block presidents’ agendas.
Here is a breakdown of what to expect as the term comes to an end:
Birthright Citizenship and Nationwide Injunctions
From President Donald Trump’s first term to his second, presidents have encountered a spike in judges’ orders that block presidents’ agendas on a nationwide basis. These nationwide injunctions have provoked concerns about the nation’s separation of powers and whether the judiciary is being gamed by political activists….