Supreme Court Cases 2026: Trump Power, Voting Rights, & More

The Supreme Court is nearing the conclusion of a significant term, focusing on major legal challenges concerning presidential power, voting rights, and issues affecting transgender athletes. CNN is tracking several key cases from the 2025-2026 term, which are expected to have broad implications for American law.

Key Decisions Timeline

• The majority of the court's most significant rulings are anticipated in May and June, preceding the justices' summer recess.
• This year, the Court has already issued major opinions in areas of high legal contention, including:
  • A ruling that weakened aspects of the Voting Rights Act.
  • A decision that halted sweeping emergency tariffs proposed by Donald Trump.

Recent Legal Precedents

The Court has addressed several high-profile issues recently:

LGBTQ+ Rights Challenges

• In March, the Supreme Court sided with a counselor in Colorado. This ruling challenged the state's ban on "conversion therapy," which is described as a discredited practice targeting gay and transgender minors.
• This was the first of two major cases addressing LGBTQ+ issues before the Court.
• The second significant challenge involves state bans preventing transgender students from participating in girls' sports teams.

Tracking Future Updates

Subscribers are advised to monitor updates as the Court continues to issue its opinions throughout the coming months.