The Daily The New Supreme Court Cases to Watch
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Oct 10, 2023 
In this discussion, Adam Liptak, Supreme Court correspondent for The New York Times, unpacks the Supreme Court's new term, tackling hot-button issues like government power, gun rights, and abortion. He highlights potential shifts in conservative legal strategies and the importance of upcoming cases, like those impacting the administrative state and mifepristone. Liptak also reflects on the ethical scrutiny facing the Court, particularly regarding Justice Thomas, and addresses how these developments may reshape American law and society.
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Conservative Activists Pushing Boundaries
- Conservative legal activists are pushing the boundaries of administrative law, gun rights, and abortion after recent Supreme Court rulings.
- They want to see how far the 6-3 conservative majority will go in these areas.
Potential Chevron Doctrine Overruling
- The Supreme Court might overturn the Chevron Doctrine, impacting the administrative state.
- This could shift power from agencies to Congress and the courts, potentially impacting regulations on various aspects of American life.
Herring Fishermen Case
- New Jersey herring fishermen are challenging a federal agency's requirement that they pay for onboard federal monitors.
- This case questions whether agencies can interpret ambiguous laws when Congress hasn't explicitly addressed the issue.