Looking Ahead to the Supreme Court Term
Summary
Hosts Sarah Isger, David French, and Amy Howe preview the 2026 Supreme Court term, beginning with a discussion of the recent decision in Trump’s mail-in voting case. They analyze the ruling’s implications for election rules and the court’s minimalist approach, noting the dissent from Justices Alito and Thomas. The episode also covers the dismissal of the immigration bond case Genalo v. Black due to a gubernatorial pardon. Finally, the hosts debate the term’s most significant cases, highlighting Viramontes v. Cook County for its impact on Second Amendment doctrine and Suncor v. Boulder Count…
Topics discussed
Introduction and sponsor reads
Supreme Court ruling on postal service election rules
Trump's response and analysis of the dissent
Implications for 2026 elections and future litigation
DHS voter verification system blocked by lower court
Immigration case Janalo v. Black dropped from docket
Ethical duties in immigration representation and cert petitions
Sponsor reads and transition to term preview
Overview of OT 2026 blockbuster cases
Second Amendment cases: Viramante, Bruin, and Raimi
Suncor v. Boulder: Climate change liability case
Analysis of Suncor outcome and preemption arguments
Religious freedom: Colorado preschool and Employment Div v. Smith
Arizona voting law and citizenship proof requirements
Joapi v. Alaska: Excessive fines and alcohol ban
Florida jury unanimity case following Ramos
Parental rights and LGBTQ+ instruction cases
Civil contempt standards and gaming case brief
Other notable cases: Transgender military, Cook, and immigration
Closing remarks
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