Consider This from NPR The big SCOTUS decisions looming
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Jun 16, 2025 The podcast dives into the high-stakes world of the U.S. Supreme Court's upcoming rulings. The discussion highlights pivotal cases like the president's birthright citizenship executive order and laws affecting gender-affirming care. Experts weigh in on how these decisions could redefine parental rights and minors' access to medical treatments. The evolving dynamics of the court are scrutinized, revealing the potential impact on discrimination and health care rights that could resonate far beyond the courtroom.
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Trump's Policies Face Many Injunctions
- President Trump's second term policies frequently face nationwide injunctions blocking them in court.
- Legal experts say these injunctions often reflect that the administration's actions were plainly unlawful, judged across partisan lines.
Surge in Supreme Court Emergency Cases
- The Supreme Court's emergency docket has dramatically increased under Trump's second term.
- The Court often defers to the president, blocking lower court decisions without detailed explanations.
Birthright Citizenship Case Challenge
- The top pending Supreme Court case questions whether birthright citizenship is guaranteed by the Constitution.
- No judge, including Republican appointees, supports the Trump administration's claim against birthright citizenship.