People's Guide to Supreme Court 2025-2026

This detailed guide helps people understand the most important Supreme Court cases for 2025-2026. The Court will make decisions that affect free speech, LGBTQ+ rights, immigrant communities, elections, and presidential power. The guide explains the 'shadow docket' - emergency decisions made quickly without full public discussion. It highlights how the Trump administration has filed many emergency requests. The guide also discusses how Justice Jackson and other liberal justices are writing strong dissents to challenge the majority's decisions. The Court's approval ratings are at historic lows. This guide makes complex legal cases easier to understand so regular people can know what's at stake and get involved in shaping our democracy's future.