Another landmark term at the U.S. Supreme Court neared its end on Friday with a trio of decisions expected to transform the lives of millions of Americans.
In one decision, the court held that local laws effectively criminalizing homelessness don’t violate the U.S. Constitution.
In another, the court overturned a 40-year-old precedent governing how federal agencies can issue regulations. And in its final decision, the justices vacated an obstruction charge the federal government has filed against hundreds of Jan. 6 defendants – including former President Donald Trump.
The already blockbuster term is not yet over. Arguably the biggest case of them all, concerning Mr. Trump’s immunity from criminal prosecution, is expected to be decided next Monday.
But Friday’s rulings are momentous on their own terms. Another landmark term at the U.S.
Supreme Court neared its end Friday with a trio of decisions expected to transform the lives of millions of Americans. In rulings described as “profound” and “sweeping,” the high court weighed in on homelessness, government regulatory power, and Jan. 6 prosecutions.
In one decision, the court held that local laws effectively criminalizing homelessness don’t violate the U.S. Constitution.
In another, the court overturned a 40-year-old precedent governing how federal agencies can issue regulations. And in its final decision, the justices vacated an obstruction charge the federal government has filed against hundreds of Jan. 6 def.
