As the Supreme Court of the United States opens its new term on the traditional “First Monday in October,” legal scholar and constitutional expert Zach Smith joined The Morning Update with host Jeff Chidester to break down what lies ahead for the nation’s highest court.
During the conversation, Smith highlighted several pivotal cases set for oral arguments this session, focusing heavily on major constitutional battlegrounds:
- Parental Rights & Education: Issues surrounding parental authority over curriculum, school choices, transdysphoria, and administrative mandates.
- Firearms Rights: Ongoing challenges to Second Amendment restrictions and state and local-level regulatory pushes.
- Free Speech: Landmark debates over digital expression, First Amendment protections, and public square boundaries.
Host Jeff Chidester and Smith also examined the broader trend of judicial activism, exploring how many high-profile cases reaching Washington are direct responses to local and state government overreach.
They discussed how non-governmental groups and special interest organizations increasingly use courts to achieve policy goals that failed in the legislative branch.
To stay informed throughout the Supreme Court term, listeners can follow Zach Smith’s analysis at Heritage Foundation or connect with him directly on X.
