The United States Supreme Court’s activities on this Thanksgiving week are reflective of ongoing legal and political dynamics. Notably, the court’s schedule will see a regular edition of SCOTUStoday tomorrow, while Wednesday’s edition will be abridged, and no updates will be sent on Thursday or Friday to observe a holiday break. This schedule adjustment acknowledges the holiday period and offers a brief hiatus for the SCOTUSblog reporting team.
- Last Friday, Texas made headlines by petitioning the Supreme Court to allow the use of a new congressional map. This map has been perceived by some as a strategic move to ensure Republican control over the U.S. House of Representatives. The petition submission resulted in Justice Samuel Alito granting an administrative stay. He further mandated that the challengers to the map issue their response by 5 p.m. EST today. For more details, the official document is available on the Supreme Court’s website.
- An order list is expected from the court at 9:30 a.m. EST today, potentially providing updates on the Trump administration’s petitions concerning birthright citizenship. These cases remain under significant scrutiny as their outcomes could influence immigration policy directions.
- Anticipation is already building for the upcoming oral argument in Trump v. Slaughter on December 8. SCOTUSblog has announced a live blog event that will cover the proceedings starting at 9:30 a.m. EST, providing real-time updates and expert insights.
Beyond these immediate proceedings, the Supreme Court is continuously a focal point for discussions on broader legal issues. Recent developments include the potential revival of the nondelegation doctrine, debated within contexts such as President Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs. More on these considerations can be found in Robbins’ column via the National Review (note: source is paywalled).
In addition, there is ongoing discourse on recent interpretations of the McGirt ruling in Oklahoma, highlighting the complex interplay of state law and tribal sovereignty. The Oklahoman elaborates on this issue (paywall restrictions apply).
Overall, the Supreme Court’s operations in this truncated week continue to highlight significant legal questions and political involvements that await resolution. For a daily digest and a more extensive analysis, explore the SCOTUStoday coverage provided by SCOTUSblog.