The Supreme Court kicks off its new term with a packed docket, including high-stakes battles over President Trump’s immigration policies, as justices return to the bench amid declining public trust and lingering tensions with the administration. The court faces renewed scrutiny over its role in shaping policy, particularly on issues where its rulings could reshape national debate. With major cases already lined up, the term promises to test the court’s influence at a time of heightened political polarization. Legal observers will watch closely as the justices tackle disputes that could redefine key aspects of executive power and immigration enforcement.
The Supreme Court justices return to the bench Monday for their new term, and their docket is already filling up with new confrontations on President Trump’s immigration agenda, among other major cases. The term begins at a moment when the court’s public approval stands near record lows and in the shadow of a fraught relationship between Trump...
