SCOTUS 2026 Key Rulings & Docket
Key Questions
What were the key SCOTUS rulings on guns and immunity?
SCOTUS issued a 9-0 decision in Wolford v. Lopez striking down Hawaii’s gun law under Bruen, alongside 6-3 Trump immunity and other Second Amendment cases. Additional rulings gutted VRA §2 and limited nationwide injunctions.
Which upcoming SCOTUS cases involve citizenship and elections?
The Court will address birthright citizenship, transgender athletes, and Watson v. RNC on mail-in ballots. It also considers whether criminal cases require 12 jurors in a Florida matter.
How did SCOTUS rule on tariffs and FCC authority?
The Court struck down Trump emergency tariffs in a 6-3 IEEPA decision and upheld FCC enforcement authority 8-1 in FCC v. AT&T. A 7-2 ruling on geriatric care may affect Medicare.
Major rulings: 6-3 TPS, 6-3 Trump immunity, 9-0 Beard, 8-1 Rahimi, 9-0 NRA v. Vullo, VRA §2 gutted (Callais), 6-3 limits on nationwide injunctions, 9-0 Henderson (permit-to-purchase struck), SCOTUS strikes down Trump emergency tariffs (6-3, IEEPA). New: SCOTUS 9-0 in Wolford v. Lopez guts Hawaii gun law under Bruen, proving historical test is a sham. Rodriguez (firearm standard), Alabama map (overturning Milligan), Barnes, Harrison, gun registry struck, PLCAA, Raheem. Upcoming: birthright citizenship (deadline June 29), transgender athletes, Watson v. RNC (mail-in ballots). SCOTUS upholds FCC enforcement authority in FCC v. AT&T (8-1). SCOTUS 7-2 ruling on geriatric care could reshape Medicare/long-term care. SCOTUS will decide whether criminal cases must have 12 jurors (Florida case). Dobbs' political fallout continues. Potential Alito retirement could reshape SCOTUS confirmation fight.