Supreme Court's new term opens with gun rights, voting rights cases
The U.S. Supreme Court is beginning its new term with a docket featuring high-profile cases regarding environmental regulations and executive power. Chief Justice John Roberts faces the challenge of maintaining the court's institutional reputation amidst political polarization.
Why it matters
The court's upcoming rulings on climate liability and executive authority will have significant implications for U.S. law and the balance of power between branches of government.
The Supreme Court begins its new term Monday, with renewed public and political concern over their recent rulings, the justices' personal safety and even their future makeup. Chief Justice John Roberts, surrounded by his eight colleagues, will call the court into public session precisely at 10 a.m. EDT with a pair of scheduled oral arguments. Their first case from the bench will be a major one: a federal-state environmental dispute over holding oil and gas companies liable for climate change harms. Other high-profile appeals are already on the argument docket: NEWSOM PROMISES NEW LEGAL FIGHT AFTER TRUMP GETS SUPREME COURT VICTORY ON MAIL-IN VOTING But the Supreme Court under Roberts' leadership continues to struggle against negative public attitudes over their reputation as a non-political actor upholding the law and Constitution.
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