Immigration, climate, guns: key Trump policies to be tested at supreme court

What happened: The US supreme court is being asked to rule on several of Donald Trump's second-term policies in its 2026-27 term, covering immigration and deportation measures, a climate change lawsuit against energy companies, and an attempt to loosen restrictions on assault-style rifles. Why it matters: The Roberts court often splits 6-3 in favor of conservative issues, but it has also diverged from Trump on key cases, prompting him at times to criticize justices he nominated.

The US supreme court is being asked to rule on several of Donald Trump's second-term policies in its 2026-27 term, covering immigration and deportation measures, a climate change lawsuit against energy companies, and an attempt to loosen restrictions on assault-style rifles.

The Roberts court often splits 6-3 in favor of conservative issues, but it has also diverged from Trump on key cases, prompting him at times to criticize justices he nominated.