Supreme Court Term Winners: Trump, Wall Street and Conservatives

July 3, 2024, 1:00 PM UTC

The conservative revolution at the US Supreme Court gained steam with another transformational term, as the Republican-appointed supermajority slashed the power of regulators, lifted legal clouds from Donald Trump’s presidential bid and laid groundwork for future blockbusters.

In a polarizing session that was low on numbers but high on impact, the court’s conservative wing used its muscle to both push through long-sought legal priorities and resolve novel issues in a way that buoyed Trump and his fellow Republicans.

Conservative causes gained steam in a polarizing Supreme Court term that ended Monday, July 1.
Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg

And even where they rejected conservative-backed arguments – as they did in cases over abortion and taxes – the justices ...

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