Supreme Court Preps for Landmark Term with Climate, Immigration, and Gun Cases
Supreme Court begins new term with major cases on climate change, immigration, and gun laws. Key rulings expected in 2027.
POLICY WIRE — Washington, United States — The Supreme Court is preparing to begin its new term with a series of high-profile cases that could shape the future of U.S. law on climate change, immigration, and gun rights.
The upcoming term will feature arguments in a case involving Boulder, Colorado, and two energy companies, Suncor Energy and Exxon Mobil, over whether state courts can sue fossil fuel producers for climate-related damages. This dispute could affect dozens of similar lawsuits nationwide.
On Nov. 3, the court will hear a case involving a Catholic preschool in Colorado seeking an exemption from the state’s universal preschool program, raising questions about religious institutions’ participation in government-funded programs. Meanwhile, a separate case involving AR-15 bans in Connecticut and Illinois will test the limits of Second Amendment protections.
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The court will also consider Washington state’s law regarding parental notification for runaway teenagers receiving gender dysphoria care and Arizona’s voter registration rules, which include a proof-of-citizenship requirement. Other cases involve federal immigration policies, including third-country removals and mandatory detention without bond.
Several potential cases related to President Trump’s second-term policies are also under consideration, including challenges to military transgender bans and his efforts to limit asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. Additionally, the court may review Texas and Louisiana laws requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
