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The Supreme Court is back in session, starting their term with cases that could redefine presidential powers, free speech and birthright citizenship.
One of the first cases reaching the bench is Chiles v. Salazar, which originated in Colorado and challenges the state’s ban on conversion therapy for minors.
The therapist behind the lawsuit argues the ban restricts faith-based counseling and violates the First Amendment’s free-speech protections. A decision will determine how far states can go in regulating professional counseling and whether such restrictions inflict on free speech rights.
In November, the Court is scheduled to hear arguments for the legality of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on imported goods. The president invoked a 1977 emergency law to impose tariffs on products from several countries, saying the move was needed to protect U.S. industries. The decision could clarify how much power the president has without congressional authority. The justices will also determine if the president has the power to fire anyone working for agencies under the federal government.
Later this winter, the high court is expected to hear arguments tied to Trump’s executive order seeking to limit birthright citizenship to children born in the country to undocumented immigrants. Lower courts blocked the policy after ruling it unconstitutional. However, if the Supreme Court agrees to hear the case, it could redefine the understanding of U.S. citizenship.
The Court will also review a case regarding immigrants living in the country under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) that could affect hundreds of thousands of people from Venezuela and other countries. Other cases on the court’s agenda include gun rights and a challenge to the Voting Rights Act.
The term’s first decisions could arrive within weeks, while the most rulings are expected by next summer.
