A new nine-month term begins for the US Supreme Court on Monday with major cases that will shape many aspects of American life.
The court’s nine justices are back after last year’s blockbuster term, which saw rulings that protected a widely used abortion pill or granting former President Donald Trump partial immunity from prosecution.
The coming months may bring legal disputes over the looming presidential elections, potentially consequential in what should be a closely-fought contest.
With its six-three conservative majority intact, its rulings may fuel further scepticism among the American public whose approval for its work is now at 43%, according to Gallup, a near-record low.
With a new year ahead, here’s a look at some of the major cases on its docket.