Summary
The Supreme Court is starting a new term with cases focusing on President Donald Trump’s use of executive power and LGBTQ rights. The court will hear arguments about state bans on conversion therapy and cases related to Trump's policies on tariffs and birthright citizenship. The opening session includes various cases, one involving a criminal defendant's right to talk to a lawyer during a break.
Key Facts
- The Supreme Court’s new term includes cases on President Trump's executive power.
- Issues on the agenda include conversion therapy bans and LGBTQ rights.
- The court will examine Trump’s tariffs and his power related to firing independent agency members.
- A Texas murder trial case involves a defendant's right to consult with a lawyer during a break.
- The legality of Trump's desired restrictions on birthright citizenship is also under review.
- Two lower courts previously ruled that Trump cannot impose wide-ranging tariffs under emergency powers alone.
- The conservative majority on the Supreme Court has allowed certain controversial policies to take effect.
- The case on birthright citizenship is expected to be argued in late winter or early spring.
