Supreme Court term roundup and upcoming cases
Key Questions
What major rulings did the Supreme Court issue this term?
The Court struck down birthright citizenship and addressed cases on racial gerrymandering, campaign finance, conversion therapy, the Second Amendment, and transgender athletes. 55% of Americans disapprove of the Court and 46% view its rulings as political.
What cases is the Supreme Court taking up next term?
Upcoming cases include prayer groups, jury size, AR-15 regulations, and an Alaska plane seizure case tied to excessive fines over beer. These reflect a continued focus on constitutional issues.
What is the Alaska plane seizure case about?
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether seizing a plane over a beer violation violates the Eighth Amendment's excessive fines clause. The case stems from an incident in Alaska.
SCOTUS term includes birthright citizenship struck down, racial gerrymandering, campaign finance, conversion therapy, Second Amendment, transgender athletes. Upcoming term: prayer groups, jury size, AR-15s, Alaska plane seizure over beer (excessive fines). 55% disapprove of Court, 46% say rulings are political.