Supreme Court's new term takes on ghost guns, porn access and trans care bans

Supreme Court's fall docket includes high-profile disputes over porn access, e-cigarettes and ghost guns.

The justices could face emergency appeals over the 2024 presidential election.

A challenge to Tennessee 's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors is considered one of the most significant cases of the term.

The court could also be forced to weigh in on last-minute appeals over election rules.

The Supreme Court will decide whether the government can require background checks, background checks for self-assemble gun kits widely available online.

Richard Glossip v Oklahoma : Must Oklahoma put a man to death even though the state doesn't want to, he maintains his innocence and prosecutors suppressed key evidence that could have undermined a conviction.

The case has not yet been set for oral argument; a decision is expected by the end of June 2025 .

The Supreme Court will scrutinize how the Food and Drug Administration vets new nicotine products for market.

The FDA rejected a wave of flavored vapes in recent years .

The case has not yet been set for oral argument; a decision is expected by the end of June 2025 .