The Supreme Court faces another term jam-packed with controversy

Oct 3, 2026 ·1 min read

Key Takeaway

The Supreme Court term opens on Monday with big test cases on religion, guns and climate change. Plus, the emergency docket keeps popping.

Published October 3, 2026 · Category: News

Overview

Broadcast journalists work in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 15. The new term begins on Monday.

The Supreme Court term opens on Monday with big test cases on religion, guns and climate change. Plus, the emergency docket keeps popping.

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The Supreme Court term opens on Monday with big test cases on religion, guns and climate change. Plus, the emergency docket keeps popping.

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