Federalist Radio Hour Inside The Key Cases Shaping The Next SCOTUS Term
Sep 26, 2025
John Bursch, a senior counsel at Alliance Defending Freedom, joins to dissect how landmark Supreme Court cases will affect women’s sports and free speech. He explains critical laws like Hecox and BPJ aimed at protecting female athletics across 27 states. They delve into a counseling case in Colorado that highlights free speech tensions. Bursch critiques media biases and discusses the ongoing cultural battles in courts, emphasizing the need for legislative courage to address these contentious social issues.
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Court Will Decide Women's Sports And Counseling Rules
- John Bursch flags three key Supreme Court cases on women's sports and counseling that will shape cultural and legal policy nationwide.
- He says Hecox and BPJ challenge state laws preserving women's sports and Childs v. Salazar challenges counseling censorship.
Congressional Inaction Sends Cases To The Court
- Bursch and Kittle link the flood of culture cases at SCOTUS to congressional inaction on divisive issues.
- They argue the Court fills policy gaps when Congress fails to legislate.
ADF's Relationship With Charlie Kirk And TPUSA
- John Bursch recounts Alliance Defending Freedom's close relationship with Turning Point USA and Charlie Kirk's campus battles.
- He says ADF defended their campus speech and faced venue and fee restrictions alongside them.