Supreme Court Term Defined by Major Trump Victories and Boomerang Appeals
Supreme Court Term Defined by Major Trump Victories and Boomerang Appeals
Overview
The recent Supreme Court term has been marked by significant victories for President Trump and a number of appeals that have come back to haunt him.
Major Trump Victories
- The Supreme Court upheld the Trump administration’s travel ban, which restricts entry into the US from several Muslim-majority countries.
- The Court also ruled in favor of Trump’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which protects young immigrants brought to the US illegally as children.
- In a landmark decision, the Court sided with a Colorado baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple, citing religious beliefs.
Boomerang Appeals
- The Court rejected Trump’s attempt to end the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, in a 7-2 decision.
- Trump’s attempt to end the census early was also blocked by the Court, with Chief Justice John Roberts joining the liberal justices in a 6-3 ruling.
- In a surprising move, the Court ruled that a New York prosecutor can obtain Trump’s financial records, but blocked Congress from doing so.
Key Takeaways
The Supreme Court term has been defined by major victories for President Trump, but also by a number of appeals that have gone against him. The Court’s decisions have had significant implications for immigration, LGBTQ+ rights, and healthcare. The term has also highlighted the importance of the Court’s composition, with Chief Justice John Roberts often being the deciding vote in closely divided cases.
