The Supreme Court of the United States began its new term in October of 2020, and is doing so by looking back. As they consider new cases, they will undoubtedly consider how their decisions relate to their past rulings and the broader implications for the wider country in the upcoming 2024 election.
The past few years have been incredibly tumultuous, with rulings that rippled far and wide in the United States. To quote Chief Justice John Roberts, “The Supreme Court is often at the center of the nation’s most critical debates.” This statement was made when the Supreme Court was significantly challenged over its stance on immigration, gun control, and the constitutionally concerning citizenship question that the Trump Administration attempted to include in the 2020 Census.
The Court’s rulings of these cases heavily impacted the public, with sweeping consequences that have certainly been felt by many, as the last days of the Supreme Court’s term saw a series of decisions that could drastically change the face of the nation.
To name a few, the DACA program was saved, affording the ‘Dreamers’ in the United States a chance to continue to work and study. The Court’s ruling on the constitutional citizenship question ensured that the integrity of the 2020 Census couldn’t be compromised, ensuring accuracy and fairness.
The Court’s decisions going forward are bound to be equally as consequential and certainly will have implications for the coming 2024 election. The Court also held hearings on whether the Trump Administration’s attempts to repeal the Affordable Care Act was constitutional, suggesting that healthcare will still be a major point of contention during the election cycle.
In addition, the Supreme Court is entertaining cases pertaining to gun control and voting laws, which both have dire implications on the rights of the American people. Its rulings on these cases will ultimately shape the public’s perception of the political parties in the upcoming election, potentially acting as the tipping point for undecided voters.
In conclusion, it’s clear the Supreme Court is setting the tone for the upcoming election of 2024. Ultimately, the decision to become involved, remain neutral, or take precedent from past rulings will either solidify the nation or drive it further into discord. The importance of the Supreme Court’s decisions should not be taken lightly, as they could prove to be a major factor in the outcome of the election.