The U. S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) is set to decide many significant cases during the 2024-2025 term. This guide outlines these important cases, covering a range of issues from employment discrimination to education and free speech.
1. Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services: This case involves Marlean Ames, who claims she faced reverse discrimination when she was demoted after a new supervisor took over. The Supreme Court will decide if those in majority groups must show special circumstances to prove discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
2. Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc. v. Wisconsin Labor & Industry Review Commission: The Catholic Charities Bureau seeks tax exemption status, which was denied by the Wisconsin state due to a lack of exclusively religious purposes. SCOTUS will determine if this denial violates the organization’s First Amendment rights.
3. Free Speech Coalition, Inc. v. Paxton: A Texas law aimed at online sexual content for minors led to a lawsuit from the Free Speech Coalition, claiming it infringes on free speech rights. SCOTUS will review this law's constitutional validity.
4. Louisiana v. Callais: This case challenges Louisiana's congressional map, which some argue violates the Voting Rights Act by diluting minority votes. The Supreme Court will evaluate if the map prioritizes race inappropriately.
5. Mahmoud v. Taylor: Parents filed a lawsuit against Montgomery County Board of Education over a policy removing opt-out options for “LGBTQ-inclusive” curriculum materials. The Supreme Court will assess whether this decision violated their First Amendment rights.
6. Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic: This case involves a South Carolina order blocking Medicaid funds for abortion providers. SCOTUS will rule on the legality of this order.
7. Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond: A Catholic virtual charter school's funding has come under scrutiny, and the state argues it violates separation of church and state. The case will examine whether a state can exclude religious schools from funding.
8. Oklahoma v. Environmental Protection Agency: Oklahoma challenges the EPA's rejection of its air quality plans, seeking to reaffirm if they can contest the decision in their regional court.
9. Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos: The Mexican government claims U. S. gun makers contribute to illegal arms trade. The Supreme Court will consider if these companies can be held liable for violence in Mexico.
10. Trump v. CASA, Inc. : President Trump's order aimed to end birthright citizenship faced numerous lawsuits. The Supreme Court will review the injunctions blocking his directive.
11. United States v. Skrmetti: Laws in Tennessee and Kentucky restricting gender transition treatments for minors are being challenged. SCOTUS will evaluate if these laws violate the equal protection clause.
These cases represent critical issues that will shape U. S. law and policy on significant topics. As the Supreme Court prepares to hear these matters, their decisions will impact many aspects of American life, from individual rights to state policies and beyond.
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