Supreme Court's 'Unusual' Shift From Last Two Terms
Summary
The Supreme Court is making decisions faster this term, with 12.5% of its cases decided by mid-January. This is a change from recent years when fewer cases were decided early in the term. There's also a notable case about President Trump's tariffs currently awaiting a decision.Key Facts
- As of mid-January, the Supreme Court made decisions in seven argued cases this term.
- This represents about 12.5% of the expected decisions for the term.
- In the past two terms, less than 5% of decisions were made by this point in the term.
- Historically, between 15% and 30% of decisions were made from October to January in earlier terms.
- Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Chief Justice John Roberts, and others participated in recent decisions.
- A major case pending involves President Trump's authority to impose tariffs, with arguments heard in November 2025.
- The tariff case questions Trump’s use of emergency powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
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