The Supreme Court's Final Stand: 23 Cases Remain

The U.S. Supreme Court is concluding its current term with 23 cases remaining to be decided out of 58 argued. The cases involve disputes on birthright citizenship, transgender athlete bans, presidential removal powers, mail-in ballot counting, immigration policies, geofencing warrants, and gun regulations.

Cases Already Decided

The Court struck down a Trump tariff program, ruling that Congress had not authorized it.

The Court upheld challenges to voting rights, leading to redistricting.

The Court allowed the Trump administration to end temporary protections for certain immigrants.

The Court rejected Trump's tariff actions under emergency powers.

Remaining Cases

Birthright Citizenship

Trump v. Barbara

This case examines whether children born in the U.S. to noncitizen parents are entitled to citizenship under the Fourteenth Amendment. The Trump administration argues the Amendment applies only to children of former slaves. Lower courts have ruled the executive order unconstitutional. Oral arguments suggested skepticism toward the executive order.

At stake: The very definition of birthright citizenship for millions of American-born children.

Transgender Athlete Bans

Little v. Hecox (Idaho) and West Virginia v. B.P.J.

These cases challenge state laws banning transgender girls and women from participating in women's sports at publicly funded schools. Supporters cite competitive fairness as a reason for the laws. Opponents argue the laws constitute discrimination under federal law and the Equal Protection Clause.

Independence of Government Agencies

Trump v. Slaughter
The Court will decide whether the president can fire heads of independent agencies at will, challenging a precedent established in 1935.

Trump v. Cook
A similar issue regarding the Federal Reserve Board. The Court previously allowed a temporary stay on firing.

Mail-in Ballots

Watson v. Republican National Committee

This case examines whether states can count ballots received after Election Day if postmarked by that day.

Temporary Protected Status

Mullin v. Doe and Trump v. Miot

Challenges to the Trump administration's attempt to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti and Syria. The administration argues courts cannot review TPS decisions.

Geofencing Warrants

Chatrie v. US

The Court will assess whether law enforcement can obtain location data from tech companies via warrants for users within a specific geographic area during a crime. Critics argue the practice violates privacy rights.

Gun Regulations

Wolford v. Lopez and US v. Hemani

Wolford v. Lopez: A case on requiring advance permission to carry firearms on private property.

US v. Hemani: A case on prohibiting drug users from possessing guns.

Both cases test the limits of the Second Amendment.

Additional Context

The Supreme Court's conservative majority has largely supported the Trump administration's immigration policies.