Supreme Court Term & Docket
Key Questions
What was the Supreme Court's decision on Trump's birthright citizenship order?
The Court blocked the order, with Justice Kavanaugh's concurrence providing a legislative roadmap for Congress. This keeps the issue alive for potential statutory changes.
What rulings did the Court issue on election-related cases?
In Watson v. RNC, the Court protected mail-in ballot deadlines in a Barrett majority opinion. It also struck down campaign coordination limits in NRSC v. FEC and issued a 9-0 emergency election ruling.
What new cases were added to the Supreme Court's 2026-27 docket?
The Court added a Florida case examining whether states can use 6 versus 12 jurors in criminal trials. Analysts note the conservative majority continues to narrow Congress's authority in several areas.
The Court blocked Trump's birthright citizenship order; Kavanaugh's concurrence offered legislative roadmap. In Watson v. RNC, protected mail-in ballot deadlines (Barrett majority, conservative split). In NRSC v. FEC, struck down campaign coordination limits. Also let 2018 tariffs stand, limited nationwide injunctions, issued 9-0 emergency election ruling. Added Florida case on 6 vs. 12 jurors to 2026-27 docket. New analysis highlights conservative majority narrowing Congress's power.