The U.S. Supreme Court embarks on the final arguments of its 2024-25 term with two pivotal cases set to capture national attention: Kennedy v. Braidwood Management and Parrish v. U.S. The former case involves a significant dispute regarding the HHS task force responsible for determining which preventive services—such as HIV prevention drugs known as PrEP—must be covered by the Affordable Care Act. Amy Howe provides a detailed exploration of this case, highlighting the group’s objections, on SCOTUSblog.
In addition to these cases, a selection of related news and commentary offers further insights into the current issues before the Supreme Court. On the agenda is the Court’s rejection of Minnesota’s attempt to revitalize a ban on young adults carrying guns, as reported by Lawrence Hurley for NBC News. Furthermore, Trump finds himself in a defender’s role regarding Obamacare at the Supreme Court—a position that could potentially bolster RFK Jr.’s influence, a development detailed by Tierney Sneed, Tami Luhby, and Sarah Owermohle in CNN.
The New York Times’ Adam Liptak explores the Supreme Court’s engagement with children’s books that include L.G.B.T.Q. themes, presenting a different dimension of the cultural issues at play before the Court. Likewise, Politico’s Hassan Ali Kanu and Erica Orden provide analysis on how the Court’s decisions might impact Trump’s legal challengers.
Lastly, the A.A.R.P. case offers yet another spotlight on the judiciary, with Justice Alito’s dissent drawing critique from legal scholars such as Steve Vladeck at One First.
For more detailed commentary on the ongoing discussions at the Supreme Court, Ellena Erskine presents a comprehensive morning read, accessible via SCOTUSblog.