U.S. Supreme Court to issue rulings with Trump's tariffs challenge top of mind

The U.S. Supreme Court may release decisions on Friday, and a challenge to President Trump's global tariffs is among the most closely watched cases; other pending matters include challenges to the Voting Rights Act and a Colorado free-speech dispute over a therapy ban.

The U.S. Supreme Court indicated it could release decisions during its scheduled sitting on Friday, though it does not say in advance which rulings will be issued. Among the cases awaiting decisions is a challenge to President Donald Trump's global tariffs, which were imposed by invoking the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Lower courts ruled the administration exceeded its authority, and justices at oral arguments on Nov. 5 appeared to express doubts across ideological lines. Other significant cases include challenges to a key section of the Voting Rights Act and a free-speech challenge to a Colorado law banning conversion therapy for minors. Key points: - The court said it may release rulings during its Friday sitting but does not specify which cases. - The tariffs case challenges Trump's use of the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose broad import restrictions. - Lower courts ruled the administration exceeded its authority, and the case was argued on Nov. 5 when justices expressed skepticism. - Other pending cases include a challenge to Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and a free-speech challenge to Colorado's ban on conversion therapy. - The Supreme Court currently has a 6-3 conservative majority. - Additional arguments are scheduled for Jan. 13 on state bans affecting transgender athletes and Jan. 21 on an effort to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Summary: The court may issue decisions on Friday, with the tariffs case among the most closely watched because it tests presidential authority under a 1977 statute. Rulings this term could have implications for federal powers, voting law, and free-speech disputes. The court will hear related arguments on Jan. 13 and Jan. 21.