U.S. Supreme Court New Term Overview

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to begin its nine-month term on Monday, addressing significant cases concerning various issues:

Key Cases to Watch

Ghost Guns

The justices will review a U.S. regulation aimed at limiting the production of homemade “ghost guns,” following appeals from the Biden administration after a lower court ruling against the regulation. Arguments are set for October 8.

Mexico Guns Lawsuit

Smith & Wesson and Interstate Arms seek to dismiss a lawsuit from Mexico, which accuses the companies of facilitating illegal gun trafficking to drug cartels. No argument date is currently set.

Transgender Rights

The court will consider the legality of Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors, following a Biden administration appeal. No date is set for arguments.

Online Pornography

The justices will evaluate a Texas law requiring age verification for pornographic websites, which questions First Amendment rights. Arguments date is not yet determined.

Nuclear Waste Storage

A crucial case regarding the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s authority to license nuclear waste storage facilities will be reviewed after a lower court’s ruling challenged the agency’s practices. Arguments date is pending.

Flavored Vape Products

The court will hear the FDA’s appeal regarding its rejection of flavored vape product applications, which it claims pose health risks to young consumers. Dates for arguments are still to be decided.

Nvidia Securities Fraud Lawsuit

Nvidia is seeking to dismiss a securities fraud lawsuit regarding misleading investor information about its sales linked to the cryptocurrency market. Arguments are scheduled for November 13.

Facebook Securities Fraud Lawsuit

Meta’s Facebook will contend a lawsuit akin to Nvidia’s alleging misleading statements regarding user data misuse. The arguments are set for November 6.

Death Penalty Case

Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip seeks a new trial, arguing prosecutors withheld evidence favorable to his defense. The Supreme Court postponed Glossip’s execution earlier this year. Arguments will take place on October 9.