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Supreme Court term end: major rulings on tariffs, election rules, gun rights, and new cases

Supreme Court term end: major rulings on tariffs, election rules, gun rights, and new cases

Key Questions

What major rulings did the Supreme Court issue on tariffs and gun rights?

The Court limited presidential tariff power in a 6-3 decision and ruled 9-0 to limit gun manufacturer liability. It also fast-tracked an assault weapon ban case for review.

Which new cases is the Supreme Court set to hear?

The Court accepted Wilford v. Lopez and Duncan v. Bonta, along with a case on indefinite detention of criminal immigrants. A birthright citizenship case is also expected soon.

What Fourth Amendment issues did the Court address this term?

The justices ruled on traffic stops and expanded police powers under the Fourth Amendment. They also denied certiorari in a challenge to a New York law allowing lawsuits against the gun industry.

Court limited presidential tariff power (6-3), expanded candidate standing in Bost v. Illinois (7-2), fast-tracked assault weapon ban case, set to hear Wilford v. Lopez and Duncan v. Bonta, limited gun manufacturer liability (9-0). Birthright citizenship case imminent; trans athlete bans pending. New case accepted on indefinite detention of criminal immigrants. Also ruled on traffic stops and police power (Fourth Amendment). Denied cert in challenge to NY law allowing lawsuits against gun industry. Decisions expected by term end.

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Updated Jun 18, 2026