SCOTUS 2025-26 Term: 30 Cases Decided, Key Issues Ruled
The Supreme Court decided 30 cases in its 2025-26 term, ending June 30, 2026.
Why it matters: Legal professionals rely on detailed SCOTUS data to anticipate shifts in precedent and refine litigation strategies based on the Court's recent rulings.
- The term concluded June 30, 2026, with 30 cases decided and 3 undecided.
- Seven per curiam opinions were issued during the 2025 term.
- Key rulings addressed birthright citizenship, tariffs, and presidential power.
- Chief Justice Roberts joined the majority 95% of the time in the prior 2024-25 term.
The Supreme Court wrapped up its 2025-26 term on June 30, 2026, deciding 30 cases, with three cases still undecided as of that date. This term featured significant rulings on hot-button issues such as birthright citizenship, tariffs, and presidential authority, reflecting ongoing legal debates shaped by recent presidential policies. CBS News highlighted these decisions as consequential for shaping the national agenda.
During the term beginning October 6, 2025, the Court issued seven per curiam opinions, adding to its diverse output. Historically, per curiam rulings are shorter and unsigned, often signaling unanimous or non-controversial outcomes. Details about the three unresolved cases as of June 30 remain pending further updates.
Chief Justice John Roberts maintained a strong majority alignment during the previous 2024-25 term, appearing in the majority 95% of the time, which illustrates his influential role in the Court's jurisprudence.SCOTUSblog provides comprehensive statistics on this dynamic.
For legal professionals, these data-driven insights assist in understanding how SCOTUS’s recent decisions may affect broader litigation and precedent trends.
By the numbers:
- 30 cases decided — total rulings during the 2025-26 term
- 7 per curiam opinions — issued in the 2025 term
- 95% majority alignment — Chief Justice Roberts in 2024-25 term
Yes, but: Three cases remained undecided as of the term's end, leaving some uncertainty in the docket's final impact.
What's next: The Court's next term begins October 5, 2026, with pending cases from the 2025-26 term expected to be resolved early in the new session.