The Supreme Court issued a series of rulings in its term that ended in June, addressing how administrative agencies interpret the law and whether former presidents have immunity for official actions. According to gdelt, the Court ruled that migrants stopped before entering the United States are not entitled to seek asylum in U.S. courts. The same source reported that the Court allowed the Trump administration to move forward with ending Temporary Protected Status for certain groups of migrants while litigation continues. In a separate decision, the Court granted Donald Trump and future presidents the power to fire leaders of independent agencies or commissions, and it ruled against Donald Trump on mail‑in ballots. The Guardian reported that the decision in the case concerning Rebecca Slaughter overturns decades of precedent curbing executive power.

Jonathan Fahey said, according to gdelt, the Court’s recent opinions suggest a broader trend of giving significant deference to the executive branch, particularly on immigration matters, and argued that both decisions reflected longstanding legal principles regarding executive authority. Donald Trump celebrated a Supreme Court decision on Truth Social as a “big win,” according to the Guardian, and a ruling was applauded by former President Donald Trump, according to hks.harvard.edu. Labor advocates, unions, and consumer advocacy groups criticized the Supreme Court decision and warned of long-term impacts for democracy in the United States, the Guardian reported. Rebecca Slaughter said she was “profoundly disappointed about today’s decision,” also reported by the Guardian.

Revelations of gifts to Justice Clarence Thomas by a wealthy benefactor were reported by hks.harvard.edu.