What the Supreme Court still has left to decide this term
The Supreme Court is nearing the end of its term, with major decisions pending on democracy-related issues and cases involving former President Donald Trump. Key cases include challenges to voting rights, campaign finance limits, and presidential power, with significant implications for representation and political influence. The Court is also expected to rule on contentious cultural issues such as gun rights and transgender student athletes.
- ▪The Court recently ruled in Louisiana v. Callais, weakening a provision of the Voting Rights Act and likely reducing Black political representation in several Southern states.
- ▪In NRSC v. FEC, the Court may eliminate limits on how much money national party committees can spend in coordination with candidates, increasing the influence of wealthy donors.
- ▪The Court is expected to reject Trump's claim that he can strip citizenship from Americans born in the United States, despite his broader efforts to expand executive power.
- ▪Two upcoming gun rights cases are likely to result in expansive interpretations of the Second Amendment.
- ▪Transgender student athletes are expected to face unfavorable rulings in an upcoming case addressing their participation in sports.
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PoliticsWhat the Supreme Court still has left to decide this termDemocracy and Donald Trump dominate the Court’s remaining docket.by Ian MillhiserMay 4, 2026, 11:00 AM UTCShareGiftFrom left to right, Chief Justice John Roberts, Justice Elena Kagan, and Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty ImagesIan Millhiser is a senior correspondent at Vox, where he focuses on the Supreme Court, the Constitution, and the decline of liberal democracy in the United States. He received a JD from Duke University and is the author of two books on the Supreme Court.Being a Supreme Court justice is a pretty sweet gig.The Court typically hears about 60 cases a year, plus a smattering of “shadow docket” cases that receive expedited review.
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