Tomorrow marks the final day of the Supreme Court term—and as usual, they’re saving some of the biggest decisions for last.
Six major opinions will drop Friday morning. Each one touches on critical rights, from voting to speech, from bodily autonomy to executive power. Taken together, they’re a snapshot of the far-right legal project in action: dismantling federal protections, redefining liberty, and reshaping who gets to access fundamental rights in this country.
I break down all six cases in the video above—but here’s a quick look at what’s coming:
1. Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton
Can Texas restrict adults’ access to sexually explicit online content under a looser standard of judicial review? This case tests whether the Fifth Circuit was wrong to apply only rational basis instead of strict scrutiny—a major shift in how courts might treat First Amendment rights.
2. Louisiana v. Callais
A racial gerrymandering case with sweeping implications for the Voting Rights Act. At issue is whether Louisiana’s new congressional map—drawn with only two majority-Black districts—was unconstitutionally based on race. The decision could further erode federal protections for fair representation.
3. FCC v. Consumers’ Research
A case targeting the regulatory state. Challengers argue that the FCC’s Universal Service Fund—used to ensure phone and broadband access—is unconstitutional. They claim Congress gave away too much power, and that the FCC’s funding formulas go too far. If SCOTUS agrees, it could gut how agencies operate.
4. Mahmoud v. Taylor
This is a religious liberty challenge about parental rights in public schools. Do parents have the constitutional right to exempt their kids from learning about gender and sexuality in elementary education? A ruling here could reshape curricula and open the door to broad opt-out demands.
5. Kennedy v. Braidwood Management Inc.
This case challenges whether the government can require insurers to cover preventive care—things like HIV prevention (PrEP), cancer screenings, and contraception—under the Affordable Care Act. At stake: access to life-saving healthcare for millions.
6. Trump v. CASA Inc.
At the center is Trump’s attempt to limit birthright citizenship. The question: can his executive order—blocked by lower courts—go into effect, or should nationwide injunctions be narrowed to affect only the plaintiffs in the case? The ruling could expand executive power and restrict immigrant rights.
There’s a lot to watch for. Some of these decisions could fly under the radar but carry massive long-term consequences.
I’ll be breaking down each one as they drop.
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Holding my legal pad and my breath,
Eliza
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