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Supreme Court's 2025-2026 Term: Key Rulings and Pending Cases

Supreme Court's 2025-2026 Term: Key Rulings and Pending Cases

Key Questions

What major rulings has the Supreme Court issued this term?

The Court upheld the FCC's fine process in an 8-1 decision and unanimously expanded SEC disgorgement authority in Sripetch.

What was the outcome of the gerrymandering case Allen v. Milligan?

The Court issued a gerrymandering decision in Allen v. Milligan that is expected to tilt midterm outcomes toward Republicans.

Which high-stakes cases remain pending before the Court?

Pending decisions include birthright citizenship, presidential authority over Fed and FTC firings, asylum rules, and TPS protections.

Why are gun owners monitoring the Supreme Court?

Gun owners are watching due to ongoing Second Amendment litigation and the potential impact of recent and upcoming rulings.

What is the current status of the Supreme Court's term?

The term is climaxing with several major rulings already issued and additional high-stakes cases still awaiting decisions.

The Court has issued several major rulings: upheld FCC fine process (8-1), expanded SEC disgorgement in Sripetch (unanimous), and a gerrymandering decision in Allen v. Milligan that tilts midterms toward Republicans. Pending decisions include birthright citizenship, Fed/FTC firings, asylum, and TPS. The term is climaxing with high-stakes cases.

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Updated Jun 7, 2026