URGENT UPDATE: The Supreme Court is poised to tackle critical cases in its 2026 term, focusing on the limits of presidential power and pressing social issues that could reshape American society. This term promises to have profound implications for millions of Americans.
On November 5, 2025, the high court in Washington, DC confirmed it will hear pivotal arguments related to former President Donald Trump, including a significant case regarding his attempt to dismiss Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook. This case could drastically affect the Fed’s independence and set a precedent for executive authority.
“Some have gone as far as to call it the Trump term. It’s testing the boundaries of the executive’s powers,” said Zach Shemtob, executive editor of SCOTUSblog.
The implications of these cases are immense. If the court grants the president sweeping powers, it could pave the way for unilateral executive actions that impact federal agencies. Oral arguments for the Cook case are scheduled for January 2026.
Additionally, the court is gearing up to deliberate on other contentious matters, including gun rights and the rights of transgender athletes in women’s sports. A particularly controversial case concerning birthright citizenship is also on the docket. A ruling could potentially deny citizenship to children born in the U.S. to immigrant parents, leading to the possibility of deportation for hundreds of thousands of individuals.
“Potentially hundreds of thousands of children will be deprived of birthright citizenship… even people who have been U.S. citizens for years could be affected,” Shemtob added.
As the Supreme Court often reserves its most contentious decisions for the end of the term, we may not see final rulings until the summer of 2026. Given the stakes, the outcomes of these cases will not only impact legal precedents but also the lives of many Americans.
What remains clear is that the coming months will be critical as we observe how the Supreme Court navigates these pressing issues. Stay tuned for updates as new developments unfold.
