**US Supreme Court’s New Term to Examine Trump’s Presidential Power**
*By Chanshimla Varah | October 7, 2025, 11:20 AM*
The United States Supreme Court opened its new term on Monday, with Chief Justice John Roberts rejecting over 800 pending appeals right at the start. Among these was Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal challenging her conviction for luring teenage girls to be sexually abused by her late partner, Jeffrey Epstein.
### Focus on Donald Trump’s Presidential Power
Over the next ten months, a primary focus of the Court will be assessing the expansive claims of presidential power made by former President Donald Trump. Several significant cases related to Trump are set to be heard, which could reshape the understanding of presidential authority.
### Key Cases to Watch
#### LGBTQ Rights: Bans on Conversion Therapy
One of the first cases scheduled for hearing addresses the bans on therapy aimed at changing sexual orientation or gender identity. Nearly half of U.S. states have enacted such bans, and the Court’s decision could have wide-reaching implications for LGBTQ rights.
#### Tariffs Imposed by Trump
On November 5, the Supreme Court will hear a major case concerning Trump’s imposition of tariffs on imports. Lower courts ruled that Trump lacked the statutory authority to impose these tariffs, and the Supreme Court’s ruling will determine the limits of presidential trade powers.
#### Trump’s Authority Over Independent Agencies
In December, the Court will consider a case on Trump’s authority to remove members of independent agencies at will. This case has the potential to overturn or significantly narrow a nearly 90-year-old precedent regarding the independence of federal agencies.
#### Birthright Citizenship Executive Order
Another significant case awaits the Court regarding Trump’s executive order denying birthright citizenship to children born in the U.S. to parents who are in the country illegally or temporarily. The Trump administration has appealed rulings that declared this order unconstitutional. This case could be heard late in winter or early spring.
#### Federal Reserve Board Appointment
The justices will also review an expedited case concerning Trump’s attempt to remove Lisa Cook from her position as a governor on the Federal Reserve Board — a key position influencing the nation’s monetary policy.
### Additional Legal Battles: National Guard Deployment
A recent legal dispute involves Trump’s attempts to seize control of state National Guard troops and deploy them in cities where he claims rampant crime is occurring, despite objections from local and state leaders. A federal court in Oregon has issued an order barring Trump’s troop deployment to Portland, and an appeals court is expected to review that decision shortly.
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The Supreme Court’s upcoming term promises to be pivotal, especially regarding the extent of presidential powers under Donald Trump’s administration. The decisions reached will likely have a profound impact on the balance of power in the U.S. government moving forward.
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