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The court has 25 cases scheduled for the 2026-27 term, fewer than previous years but more than 2024. Senator Adam Schiff reintroduced bills to strengthen judicial ethics rules, including conflict-of-interest restrictions and public records access for the federal judiciary. President Trump signed orders to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian goods under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930.

The Justice Department sent a letter to state election officials warning of criminal charges for allowing non-citizens to vote, drawing criticism as federal overreach. Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes called the letter adversarial and expressed concerns it could undermine voter confidence. Critics note existing safeguards and a lack of evidence showing widespread non-citizen voting fraud.

Nine states, including Florida, Utah, and Mississippi, have enacted voting laws this year that impose stricter requirements for state and local elections, drawing criticism for potentially disenfranchising eligible voters. Proponents argue the laws protect election integrity, while opponents claim they disproportionately burden marginalized groups. A Utah review found only 27 noncitizen voters out of 2 million registered voters.

Nine U.S. states (Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Utah, and West Virginia) have enacted laws to restrict voting access, with proponents arguing these measures enhance election integrity. Critics, including organizations like the Southern Poverty Law Center, contend the laws disproportionately disenfranchise eligible voters, particularly marginalized groups. Key figures such as Florida's Ron DeSantis and Utah's Deidre Henderson support the policies, while advocates like Sonya Williams Barnes of the Southern Poverty Law Center highlight concerns over noncitizen voting and voter suppression.

At least nine states, including Florida, Utah, and Mississippi, have enacted voting laws this year that restrict access to voting, citing election integrity. Critics argue these laws disproportionately burden older voters, people with disabilities, and others with name discrepancies, while supporters claim they prevent noncitizen voting, which data shows is rare.

The Supreme Court's final week of the term includes cases testing President Trump's power, including his attempt to end birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment and challenges to his authority to fire federal officials. The court also addresses election law disputes, such as Mississippi's mail-in ballot rules and limits on political party spending.

The Supreme Court's ruling on partisan gerrymandering is expected to reduce competitive House districts in the 2026 midterms, shifting political focus to primaries dominated by party loyalists. Analysts warn this diminishes public influence on elections and lowers voter turnout, with over 400 House seats already considered 'decided' months ahead of the midterms.