The Supreme Court is in the final weeks of its term, with around 16 significant cases still pending decisions. These cases cover a wide range of issues, from birthright citizenship to parental rights in schools. One of the most closely watched cases involves President Donald Trump’s executive order that seeks to limit birthright citizenship.
This order would effectively reverse long-standing legal precedent, which guarantees citizenship to all children born on U.S. soil, regardless of their parents’ immigration status. The justices are deliberating whether to allow the enforcement of this order, despite lower courts blocking it. Another high-profile case focuses on expanding parental rights in schools.
Parents in Montgomery County, Maryland, are suing the state’s board of education, arguing that their religious beliefs are being violated. They want the right to opt their children out of certain educational content in elementary schools.
Supreme Court nears key decisions
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority has indicated they may side with the parents in this case. The court recently upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming healthcare for minors in a 6-3 decision split along ideological lines. They also rejected a claim from the Mexican government that sought to hold American gunmakers accountable for contributing to gun violence and chaos at the border.
In an unanimous ruling, the court sided with a plaintiff who alleged she was discriminated against by her gay boss for being straight. This decision makes it easier to win “reverse discrimination” suits in some parts of the country. Other pending cases involve reconsidering congressional districts in Louisiana, a Texas law aimed at blocking minors from accessing online pornography, and a challenge to a provision of the Affordable Care Act that requires most private insurance companies to offer free preventive care.
As the Supreme Court works through these remaining cases, their decisions are expected to have far-reaching implications for millions of Americans. The outcomes will shape significant aspects of American life, from citizenship and education to healthcare and digital rights.
