Now that the Supreme Court has entered summer recess, let's recap some it's most notable decisions from the 2022-2023 term.
Affirmative Action – Students for Fair Admissions Cases
The court ruled that race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina violate the Fourteenth Amendment.
Student Debt Relief – Biden v. Nebraska
The court struck down President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, ruling that the administration overstepped its authority.
Federal Elections – Moore v. Harper
The court rejected the “independent state legislature' theory, ruling that state legislatures do not have unchecked power to make election rules.
Racial Gerrymandering – Allen v. Milligan
The court struck down Alabama’s district map, ruling that it discriminated against Black voters and violated the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
First Amendment & Gay Rights – 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis
The court ruled that a web designer’s First Amendment freedoms of speech and religion allow them to refuse service to same-sex couples.
