Summary
The Supreme Court begins its new term with six cases scheduled for arguments this week. These cases address various legal questions, including issues related to the right to counsel and laws around mail-in ballots. The Court's new term starts amid political tensions and discussions about its perceived conservatism.
Key Facts
- The Supreme Court's new term starts on Monday, with six cases lined up for argument this week.
- The current composition of the Court is a 6-3 conservative majority.
- More than 40% of Americans believe the Court is "too conservative," according to a recent Gallup poll.
- In Villareal v. Texas, the Court will decide if a trial court violated the defendant's Sixth Amendment rights by limiting discussions between the defendant and their lawyer.
- Berk v. Choy involves whether federal courts must apply Delaware law requiring an affidavit of merit in medical negligence cases.
- Chiles v. Salazar addresses the constitutionality of Colorado's ban on LGBTQ+ conversion therapy under the First Amendment.
- Barrett v. United States will examine the Fifth Amendment’s double jeopardy clause in the context of gun use sentencing.
- Bost v. Illinois Board of Elections questions the legal standing of federal candidates to challenge mail ballot counting rules in Illinois.
- Postal Service v. Konan will determine if certain claims against the USPS fall under a specific federal statute.
