Supreme Court Enters Final Stretch With 23 Cases Remaining, Including Major Decisions on Birthright Citizenship and Trans Sports Bans
The U.S. Supreme Court is in its final weeks of the term with 23 cases still undecided out of 58 argued, with decisions expected through late June or early July. Major pending cases include challenges to birthright citizenship, state bans on transgender athletes in sports, and the independence of federal agencies. These cases represent some of the most contentious constitutional questions facing the court this term.
The Supreme Court is racing to complete its work before the end of June or early July, with 23 cases remaining from the 58 that were argued this term. Two major decisions have already been issued: one significantly weakening the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and another striking down Trump's tariff program as exceeding presidential authority. Among the most significant pending cases is Trump v. Barbara, which challenges the constitutionality of an executive order denying birthright citizenship to children of undocumented immigrants and those on temporary visas, despite the 14th Amendment's broad language on citizenship. Two cases address state laws banning transgender girls and women from competing in women's sports at public schools, with supporters citing fairness concerns and opponents arguing the bans violate equal protection guarantees. Additional cases will determine whether independent federal agencies can maintain their autonomy from presidential removal powers. The court's decisions on these contentious issues are expected to be released starting June 11.
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- NPRLeft
The Supreme Court is in its final stretch this term. Here are the major cases left
- AxiosCenter
Supreme Court's final cases loom over Trump's immigration, election hopes
- Washington TimesRight
GOP senators have no backup plan if Supreme Court kills Trump's birthright citizenship order
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