Supreme Court Begins New Term Examining Trump’s Executive Power Theory

The U.S. Supreme Court commenced its new term on a notable note, focusing significantly on President Donald Trump’s assertions of executive power. The term includes critical cases related to voting rights and LGBTQ protections.

Key Cases and Issues

On Tuesday, justices will review arguments concerning bans on therapies aimed at altering sexual orientation or gender identity. Nearly half the states in the U.S. have enacted such bans, making this a pivotal issue for LGBTQ rights.

Opening Proceedings

Chief Justice John Roberts officially opened the term as the court dismissed over 800 pending appeals. Noteworthy among these was a challenge from Ghislaine Maxwell regarding her conviction for crimes related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Trump’s Executive Power Under Scrutiny

The next ten months will see extensive scrutiny of President Trump’s expansive claims regarding executive authority. The conservative majority on the court has shown preliminary support for several emergency appeals from Trump’s administration.

However, challenges to key Trump policies may yield varying responses. For instance, a significant case concerning Trump’s economic agenda will be reviewed in early November, regarding the legality of his extensive tariffs.

• Lower courts have ruled against Trump’s unilateral imposition of tariffs.
• The Supreme Court debates whether such actions conflict with emergency powers laws.

Upcoming Decisions and Significant Cases

In December, the justices will deliberate on Trump’s authority to dismiss independent agency heads at will. This case could lead to a major shift in legal precedent established 90 years ago, which required just cause for such dismissals.

Furthermore, another significant case pertains to Trump’s executive order that seeks to deny birthright citizenship to children born in the U.S. to undocumented or temporarily present parents. This order challenges long-standing interpretations of citizenship and could face scrutiny in the coming months.

• Previous lower court rulings have deemed the order likely unconstitutional.
• A Supreme Court ruling could overturn over 125 years of established legal precedent.

These cases set the stage for a transformative term at the Supreme Court, with far-reaching implications for executive power and civil rights in America.