Supreme Court Faces High-Stakes Cases Amid Election Tensions

The Court's new term includes pivotal cases on transgender care, ghost guns, and election-related disputes as it navigates diminished public confidence.

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.