No ruling yet on birthright citizenship as Supreme Court term nears end

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to issue the final rulings of its nine-month term on Tuesday, June 30, including cases involving President Donald Trump's bid to limit birthright citizenship, a Republican challenge to campaign finance limits and a dispute involving a crackdown by states on transgender athletes.

Here is a look at the three most consequential decisions still expected from the nation's highest court before they adjourn for the summer.

Birthright citizenship

A ruling on birthright citizenship is expected to be the term’s most consequential. The justices will decide whether the president can limit automatic citizenship for some U.S.-born children, after lower courts blocked the policy as unconstitutional.

The dispute centers on the 14th Amendment, which has long been interpreted to guarantee citizenship to nearly anyone born on U.S. soil. A decision siding with Trump could upend that precedent and carry sweeping implications for immigration policy.

Transgender athletes

The court is also weighing the legality of laws in Idaho and West Virginia that bar transgender athletes from competing on female sports teams in public schools and universities.

Conservative justices appeared receptive to the states’ arguments that the laws preserve fairness in women’s sports, while opponents argue they are part of broader efforts to restrict transgender rights.

Campaign finance limits

In another high-stakes case, the court is considering a Republican-backed challenge to federal limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates.

The dispute hinges on whether those caps violate the First Amendment’s free speech protections. A lower court upheld the restrictions, but several conservative justices signaled openness to striking them down.

Contributors: Reuters