Supreme Court Begins New Term, Set to Rule on Trump's Power and LGBTQ+ Rights
The U.S. Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice John Roberts marking two decades on the bench, begins its new term on October 1, 2023. Among the high-profile cases, it will consider striking down a state ban on 'conversion therapy', review restrictions against transgender girls in school sports, and assess the constitutionality of Trump's Day 1 move to end birthright citizenship.
The court's conservative majority has previously granted Donald Trump significant leeway in reshaping the federal government and immigration laws, but has also insisted on due process and foreign aid payouts. This term, it will delve into disputes over presidential power, with major implications for Trump, the global economy, and American foreign policy.
Key cases include Trump's firings of Democratic members of independent federal agencies and his attempt to remove a Federal Reserve member. The court will also review Trump's reciprocal tariffs and whether billions in collected tariffs must be refunded.
In a significant ruling, the court is set to decide the constitutionality of Trump's aggressive use of executive power, which has already won him more than a dozen interim rulings and a landmark decision.
The Supreme Court's reputation and institutional power are on the line, with predictions of a split decision on Trump's cases to maintain its reputation. The court's decisions this term will have far-reaching implications for the midterm elections and the balance of power between the executive and other branches of government.
