The Supreme Court is back in session, and big decisions are on the horizon, especially concerning the power of the President.
The court started its new term by turning down many appeals, including one from Ghislaine Maxwell.
Looking ahead, the Court will consider important issues like state laws about certain therapies and voting rules. But a main focus will be on cases that test how much power a President has.
Several cases deal with actions taken by President Trump. One involves tariffs he put on goods coming into the country. Lower courts questioned if he had the authority to do this on his own. The Supreme Court will now decide if the President acted correctly to protect American jobs and businesses.
Another case concerns the President’s ability to remove people from independent agencies. The Court will look at whether a President should have more freedom to choose who serves in these roles, ensuring they support the President’s agenda and are accountable to the people.
The court may also consider the question of birthright citizenship. The central question is whether children born in the US to parents not legally in the country should automatically become citizens.
The conservative-leaning court has often sided with the previous administration on early decisions. The coming months will reveal if that trend continues as they consider the bigger legal questions around presidential power.
