The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is set to hear a variety of highly anticipated cases in 2024. The cases chosen by the court could shape public policy for generations to come.
One of the most anticipated cases of the year will be the appeal of a conviction of seven people charged in connection to the riot that took place at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. This case is significant because it will be the first time that SCOTUS interprets federal criminal law in connection to a significant political protest. The outcome of the case could be a turning point for both civil protest and legal accountability standards for violence against federal buildings and monuments.
In addition, SCOTUS will also decide the constitutional questions of abortion, which could have major implications regarding the legality of the procedure. In recent years, several states have passed laws that effectively restrict access to abortion, but the constitutionality of these measures remain untested. SCOTUS will determine the legal status of these restrictions, and set national precedence for future abortion laws.
Finally, the court is also poised to hear a pair of cases that tackle the contentious issue of gun rights. Current gun laws remain one of the most divisive issues in America today, and the justices could settle the fate of countless laws and regulations regarding the Second Amendment. The decisions made by the court in these cases could change the landscape of gun regulations in the United States for decades.
The cases that SCOTUS will hear in 2024 are sure to be some of the most consequential in the court’s history. The decisions made by the court could have dramatic impacts on the lives of everyday Americans and the future of the country.