United States Supreme Court

The United States Supreme Court is the highest court in the federal judiciary of the United States. Established in 1789, it has ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all federal and state court cases involving a point of federal law, and original jurisdiction over a narrow range of cases. The Court's primary role is to interpret the Constitution and ensure laws are applied consistently. The Supreme Court is currently newsworthy due to several high-profile cases it is considering. These include challenges to President Trump's ability to fire officials (specifically Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board), the legality of his global trade tariffs, Hawaii's strict gun laws, and state laws impacting transgender athletes' participation in sports. The court is also weighing a rollback of limits on political party campaign spending. The court's decisions on these matters will have significant implications for presidential power, trade policy, gun control, LGBTQ+ rights, and campaign finance regulations. The court's rulings are closely watched due to their potential to reshape legal and political landscapes.