As election looms, Supreme Court reconvenes to new wave of Trump cases
Summary
The U.S. Supreme Court has started a new term just before the 2026 midterm elections. The court will hear a variety of important cases, including those linked to President Donald Trump, climate change, gun control, voting rules, and religious rights in schools.Key Facts
- The court will hear a case about local governments suing energy companies for damages related to climate change.
- It will decide if states can ban semi-automatic weapons like the AR-15.
- The court will consider whether voters must prove citizenship to get federal ballots.
- Cases involve whether religious schools can be excluded from taxpayer-funded programs for discriminating against LGBTQ+ families.
- The court will review fast deportation policies used by the Trump administration involving migrants.
- President Trump has personal cases before the court, including defamation and conspiracy claims.
- Some cases relate directly to election rules and could affect the 2026 midterm elections.
- The court has a conservative majority of six justices and often faces criticism about political bias, but it has ruled against Trump on major policy issues in the past year.
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