Overview

• The Supreme Court's docket features significant cases on gun control, transgender medical care, and online pornography age verification.
• A contested presidential election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump could draw the Court into politically charged decisions reminiscent of Bush v. Gore.
• Public trust in the Supreme Court is at a low, with recent polls showing a majority of Americans disapprove of its performance and question its impartiality.
• The Court's handling of cases, including a challenge to Tennessee's transgender care ban, could set precedents affecting similar laws across numerous states.
• Ethical concerns linger over justices' conduct, prompting calls for a more robust ethics policy and term limits for Supreme Court justices.