Supreme Court to Address Transgender Rights, Ghost Guns, and More in New Term

The court's docket includes pivotal cases on gender-affirming care for minors, untraceable firearms, and age verification for online content.

The Supreme Court will hear a case challenging Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming treatments for transgender minors, a decision that could impact similar laws in over 20 states.
A significant case on the docket involves the regulation of 'ghost guns,' with the court set to decide if these self-assembled firearms should be subject to the same rules as traditional guns.
The justices will consider a Texas law requiring age verification for accessing pornographic websites, raising First Amendment concerns about adult access to online content.
The court's term may intersect with the 2024 presidential election, as legal challenges related to election rules and candidate eligibility could arise.
Public scrutiny of the Supreme Court continues amid calls for reforms, including term limits and a stricter ethics code for justices.