The court will hear cases that could reshape President Donald Trump’s ability to implement his agenda|Sunira Moses|CC BY-SA 3.0
The Supreme Court will hear multiple high-stakes cases in 2026, many of which are tied to President Donald Trump’s policies.
During his second term, Trump used the court’s emergency docket to block lower court rulings, winning key battles in 2025, including firing federal workers, advancing mass deportations, and banning transgender people from military service.
What is in line for 2026?
In Trump v. Barbara, the court will decide if Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship can stand. Upholding it could overturn a century-old constitutional guarantee, affecting US-born children of undocumented immigrants.
Legal challenges have already temporarily blocked its implementation. Experts warn a Trump win could ripple through other constitutional protections.
The court will also review Learning Resources v. Trump, testing his authority to impose tariffs through a national emergency. Companies may seek refunds exceeding $100 billion if the court strikes down the tariffs.
Other key cases include:
- Chiles v. Salazar: States banning LGBTQ+ conversion therapy for minors.
- West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox: Bans on transgender athletes in women’s sports.
- Louisiana v. Callais: Changes to voting rights that could affect minority representation.
- Trump’s firing of independent agency leaders and Hawaii’s gun laws will also be decided.
These rulings could reshape constitutional rights, elections, civil liberties, and Trump’s ability to implement his agenda.