The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue its final decisions from the 2025–26 term, with rulings that could affect major federal and state policies. Multiple outlets report that the Court is addressing two closely watched issues: birthright citizenship and state or school policies restricting transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports.
According to the reporting, the Court is considering a case connected to the Trump administration’s denial of birthright citizenship. The Supreme Court’s decision will determine whether the denial is consistent with the Constitution and will influence how birthright citizenship is applied nationwide.
The Court also is expected to rule on whether states can ban transgender athletes from competing in girls’ sports. This decision is likely to clarify the scope of state authority in regulating school athletics and could affect eligibility rules for transgender students.
Both topics are described as having significant political implications, and the Court’s forthcoming rulings are characterized as among the term’s last major actions.
