Spotlight Special Report SUPREME COURT 12 of the top cases on the US Supreme Court's docket this term REUTERS Oct 24, 2026 4 hrs ago 0 × Fox - Seattle The Supreme Court kicked off a jam-packed new term on Monday, with major cases on climate, guns, religion and immigration on the docket. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The U.S. Supreme Court will hear several cases during its current nine-month term.kAmw6C6’D 2 =@@< 2E D@>6 @7 E96>j CF=:?8D 2C6 6IA64E65 3J E96 6?5 @7 yF?6]k^Am U.S. Supreme Court Bar members wait to be first in line Oct. 5 for the first day of the court's new term in Washington. 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