Supreme Court Faces Growing Case Backlog as Deadlines Loom
The Supreme Court is currently in its final weeks, with numerous cases from this year still pending decisions. These cases cover a wide range of topics including guns, abortion, and social media.
One of the cases under consideration is whether former President Donald Trump has immunity from criminal prosecution in a case related to election interference. The court has heard arguments on this more than a month ago, and a decision is still awaited.
This term, the court has heard 61 cases, with 29 still unresolved. Some decisions are expected to be announced on Thursday and Friday.
Here are some of the key cases that are still pending:
– The court is considering Trump’s argument that former presidents are immune from prosecution for official acts conducted while in office.
– A former Pennsylvania police officer is challenging charges brought against individuals involved in the Capitol riot of January 6, 2021.
– Abortion opponents are seeking to restrict access to medication abortions by challenging FDA regulations.
– The court is also deliberating on cases related to gun laws, homelessness, and regulation of social media.
These cases have major implications and could reshape laws on various issues.
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