The final day of the Supreme Court’s scheduled term falls on Monday.
Two cases pertaining to social media regulation are still pending before the court. The outcome could impact laws in Florida and Texas governing the regulation of user content on platforms like Meta and TikTok. These laws were initially enacted due to complaints of content and viewpoint censorship from the political right on social media platforms, with both states being controlled by Republican legislatures.
One of the most notable cases left for consideration is the issue of former President Donald Trump’s claim of immunity from federal charges. While the Supreme Court has previously ruled that presidents cannot be sued in civil cases for actions taken during their presidency, a decision on immunity from criminal charges has not been made.
A ruling on Monday may impact the case against Trump for alleged election interference, which is set to be heard in Washington, D.C. The start date of this case has been delayed pending the Supreme Court’s decision and may not commence before the November election.
Legal experts informed Scripps News that the close timing of decisions this term is atypical. The Supreme Court is ending June with a more substantial case load than previous years, with experts attributing the delays to the significance of decisions, like the one regarding Trump’s immunity, as justices meticulously craft their arguments.
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