US Supreme Court Expands Emergency Docket Elevating Trump's Executive Authority

The U.S. Supreme Court, with its conservative majority, has increasingly used its emergency docket to expedite rulings favoring President Donald Trump's executive policies, raising concerns about judicial process and congressional authority. Justice Elena Kagan criticized this practice, noting that significant cases, such as the withholding of $4 billion in foreign aid, are decided with minimal briefing and no oral arguments, leading to swift decisions that often expand Trump's executive power. The Court also temporarily lifted restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Los Angeles, allowing immigration raids based on broad criteria like speaking Spanish or gathering at day labor sites, a move that drew dissent from Justices who warned against racial profiling. Additionally, the Court is revisiting the 1935 Humphrey’s Executor decision, which could grant President Trump greater control over independent federal agencies by allowing the firing of appointed officials, potentially reshaping executive branch oversight. These developments highlight a judicial trend that facilitates the Trump administration's aggressive executive actions, while prompting debate over the balance of powers and civil liberties.