The Supreme Court is in the final stretch of its term, with several closely watched decisions pending that will significantly impact President Donald Trump's policy priorities and the scope of presidential authority. Among the 23 unresolved cases, four appeals specifically involve executive actions by Trump. These rulings could define the limits of presidential power, particularly concerning immigration and government oversight, and influence the relationship between the White House, Congress, and the courts.
Key cases include *Trump v. Barbara*, which challenges Executive Order 14160 an attempt to limit automatic citizenship for children born to parents living in the U.S. illegally. Another critical dispute, *Trump v. Slaughter*, involves Former Federal Trade Commission Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter challenging her removal, testing a 1935 precedent limiting a president's ability to fire independent regulatory commission members. A ruling in the administration's favor could expand presidential control over agencies, while a ruling for Slaughter could restrict it.
Immigration-related executive power is also central to *Mullin v. Doe, Dahlia* and *Trump v. Miot*, which address the administration's efforts to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 350,000 Haitian and 6,100 Syrian migrants. Additionally, in *Trump v. Cook*, the justices are considering Trump's ability to dismiss Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. These cases collectively represent a significant cluster of executive-power questions, and their outcomes could reshape the balance between the White House and the administrative state for decades.
