‘An enthusiastic ally’: Fmr. federal prosecutor breaks down the Trump cases at the Supreme Court

Executive Power & Judicial Review - The upcoming Supreme Court term will address the extent of presidential power, particularly regarding Trump's policies [1][3][4] - The Supreme Court will review Trump's use of worldwide tariffs, potentially impacting Congress's authority to set tariff levels [1][9] - The court will consider the president's power to fire heads of independent agencies and members of the Federal Reserve Board, raising questions about the independence of these bodies [1][2][9] - The Trump administration has had a high success rate (approximately 70%) in emergency appeals to the Supreme Court, reversing losses in lower courts (where they lost approximately 90% of cases challenging agency actions) [6] - The Supreme Court's decisions may reveal whether it is a reluctant or enthusiastic enabler of the Trump administration's policies, potentially reflecting the justices' long-held views on expanding presidential power [7][8] Societal Impact & Public Opinion - The Supreme Court may decide on fundamental questions about citizenship, including the potential end of birthright citizenship [4] - The Supreme Court might be wary of ruling against strong public opinion, particularly on issues like ending birthright citizenship [10] - The court's legitimacy is being undermined by perceived partisan rulings and decisions made without explanation, potentially impacting its ability to stand up to the administration [12][13]