Supreme Court Rulings Roundup: Denials, Double Jeopardy, and Upcoming High-Profile Cases

Hello and welcome to the SCOTUS News Tracker podcast. Here’s the latest from the US Supreme Court. The Supreme Court has recently made several significant decisions and taken notable actions. On Monday, the court released a list of orders from their private conference held on February 21, where they denied review in several high-profile cases. Among these, the court declined to revisit its 1950 decision in *Feres v. United States*, which bars members of the military from suing the federal government for injuries incurred during military service. Justice Clarence Thomas dissented, arguing that the court should address the issues with this doctrine. Another case that was turned down involves John Woodward, who was tried twice for murder, with both trials ending in hung juries. After the second trial, the case was dismissed for insufficient evidence, but prosecutors charged him again in 2022. Woodward argued that this violated his right against double jeopardy, but the Supreme Court chose not to weigh in on this matter. The court also did not act on challenges to Maryland’s ban on military-style assault weapons and Rhode Island’s ban on large-capacity magazines. These cases have been under consideration for some time but were not added to the court's docket for the 2025-26 term. In addition to these decisions, the justices are set to hold another conference on February 28 to discuss more cases and petitions. On a broader note, the Supreme Court is gearing up for a new term with several high-profile cases on the horizon, including ones related to medical marijuana, ghost guns, and transgender care bans. The court is also expected to issue more opinions in the coming days, with oral arguments scheduled in cases such as *Esteras v. U.S.* and *Perttu v. Richards*. Thank you for listening to the SCOTUS News Tracker podcast. Don’t forget to subscribe for the latest updates and analysis on the US Supreme Court. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.