The Daily Another Momentous Term for the Supreme Court
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Oct 4, 2022 
Adam Liptak, Supreme Court correspondent for The New York Times, dives into the significant rulings from the last term that shifted the court towards conservatism, including the reversal of Roe v. Wade. He discusses upcoming cases on affirmative action and environmental regulations, as well as pressing issues like climate change and gerrymandering in the South. The conversation also covers the rapid legal shifts influenced by conservative justices and the ongoing challenges of political leadership in these tumultuous times.
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Last Term Recap
- The Supreme Court's last term was eventful, including leaked draft opinions and the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
- This term promises to be just as significant with major upcoming cases.
New Term Begins
- The Supreme Court's new term started with the return of the public and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's first day.
- Despite the previous term's contentiousness, the justices appeared ready to work, tackling a case about the EPA's wetland regulatory authority.
Affirmative Action Cases
- This term includes pivotal affirmative action cases challenging race-conscious admissions at Harvard and UNC.
- Potentially overturning a 2003 precedent, these cases could drastically alter higher education by prohibiting universities from considering race for diversity.