Supreme Court Issues Major Rulings on Election Authority, Executive Power, and Campaign Finance

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Published: 2026-07-08
Category: us
Source: What the 2025-2026 Supreme Court Rulings Mean for Democracy

The Supreme Court concluded its 2025-2026 term with several significant decisions, reaffirming states' primary authority in running elections, striking down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, and limiting the President's power to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Additionally, a 6-3 decision in `NRSC v. FEC` altered campaign finance law by allowing party-controlled campaign committees to spend unlimited amounts in coordination with candidates, a ruling that could significantly impact the 2026 midterm elections.

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