Supreme Court's New Term to Address Key Appeals

As the Supreme Court begins its new term, several appeals could significantly affect the policy landscape for the next administration, with implications for both major party candidates. Key issues include a Biden administration rule on ghost guns, which could be overturned, threatening recent gun control efforts. Meanwhile, Georgia's State Board of Elections has enacted controversial changes that may disenfranchise voters of color, exacerbated by the weakened protections of the Voting Rights Act. Concurrently, reports indicate that Chief Justice John Roberts has shaped decisions ensuring Trump faces no accountability for the January 6 insurrection, indicating a shift in judicial interpretation that may influence upcoming election cases. Judge Glenda Hatchett has called for increased voter engagement in light of these challenges, stressing the importance of participation in both local and national elections. These developments come amidst a broader climate of political tension as the election approaches.