Summary
The U.S. Supreme Court ended its term, but it will continue working on emergency cases over the summer. The court made significant decisions, including restricting lower court powers and handling many emergency appeals, mainly favoring the Trump administration.
Key Facts
- The Supreme Court concluded its term last Friday but will still handle emergency cases during the summer.
- The court limited the powers of lower courts to challenge executive actions.
- It gave itself the power to block executive orders from the president.
- The number of formal opinions issued this term was the lowest since the 1930s, with only 56 opinions released.
- Many of the court's decisions favored the Trump administration's requests for increased presidential power.
- The "shadow docket," used for urgent appeals, saw increased use for decisions lacking full briefing or signed explanations.
- The court has allowed Trump's initiatives to proceed while leaving legal questions unresolved.
