As of the latest updates, the US Supreme Court has been active with several notable developments. Recently, the Court issued decisions in a few significant cases. On April 30, 2025, the Court ruled in the case of Feliciano v. Department Of Transportation, involving an air traffic controller and Coast Guard reserve petty officer who was called to active duty. The decision addressed the implications of his military service on his civilian employment.
Another recent decision was in Advocate Christ Medical Center v. Kennedy on April 29, 2025, where the Court considered a dispute over the calculation of Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) adjustments by the Department of Health and Human Services. This case is crucial for hospitals that treat a high number of low-income patients.
In addition to these decisions, the Supreme Court has also been preparing for its upcoming term. On April 7, 2025, the Court added two new cases to its docket for the 2025-26 term, focusing on the Sixth Amendment right to counsel and the issue of restitution orders in relation to the Constitution's ex post facto clause. One of these cases involves Holsey Ellingburg, who was sentenced to nearly 27 years in prison and ordered to pay restitution, raising questions about whether such restitution orders can violate the ex post facto clause.
The Court has also been considering other significant issues, including requests for emergency relief in cases related to President Donald Trump's efforts, such as ending birthright citizenship and the use of the Alien Enemies Act, though no decisions have been made on these matters yet.
On the operational side, the Supreme Court Building remains open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Courtroom Lectures are available for visitors.
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