The Journal. The Supreme Court’s Season Finale, Explained
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Jun 30, 2025 
In this insightful discussion, Jess Bravin, a Supreme Court expert from The Wall Street Journal, highlights the significant rulings from the season's finale. He explains how the Court's decisions might impact transgender medical care and migration policies. Bravin dives into the rise of emergency cases and the implications of recent rulings that affect presidential power, particularly regarding Trump’s administrative challenges. This episode sheds light on the complex interplay between the judiciary and executive actions, hinting at future legal battles ahead.
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Supreme Court's Key Decisions
- The Supreme Court's final rulings this term include major decisions on presidential powers and nationwide injunctions.
- These emergency docket cases are shaping the court's history more than the regular docket this session.
Impact of Emergency Docket
- The emergency docket lets the Supreme Court intervene quickly in ongoing lawsuits perceived as urgent.
- This new pace increases the court's workload and raises concerns about speedy, less-heard decisions.
Court's Deference to Executive
- The Court often rules in favor of the Trump administration on emergency cases affecting policies like transgender military bans and migrant status.
- This shows the Court's current deference toward executive branch power under Trump.