Decision time on key cases for Supreme Court

What this episode covers

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to release a flurry of decisions as the 2024-25 term comes to an end this month.  A number of the cases reflect the societal battles playing out across the country and affect millions of Americans.  The court will be weighing in on whether gender-affirming health care for children under 18 is protected by the equal protection clause of the Constitution or if states are free to ban care for youth diagnosed with gender dysphoria.  Read more: Supreme Court case could impact transgender health care in the Midwest  Birthright citizenship, which the court in the past has said is guaranteed under the 14th amendment, is back in front of the court. It’s part of a wider case about the legality of national injunctions after 22 states sued to block President Trump’s executive order banning birthright citizenship.  Another key decision revolves around states’ ability to bar Medicaid funds from being used at Planned Parenthood and its affiliates. The case stems from an executive order signed by the governor of South Carolina. A Planned Parenthood patient sued, saying the order violated her right to choose medical care.  Read more: Trump administration cuts Title X funding to Planned Parenthood  The court will also issue decisions on cases involving racial gerrymandering, online age-verification and whether parents can opt their children out of school lessons that include LBGTQ+ topics.   On this week’s Noon Edition, we’ll discuss the possible impacts of these decisions and the role of the Supreme Court in today’s political climate.   Join us on the air by calling 812-855-0811 or toll-free at 1-877-285-9348. You can also send questions for the show to [email protected].   You can also record your questions and send them in through email.   Guests  Yvette Butler, Associate Professor of Law, IU’s Maurer School of Law  Steve Sanders, Professor of Law, IU’s Maurer School of Law