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The Supreme Court nears the end of its term with momentous cases about Trump's power to be decided
By Mark Sherman, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 29, 2026
· 3 min read
The Supreme Court is wrapping up a term that has focused on President Donald Trump's expansive claims of presidential power.Trump's efforts to restrict birthright citizenship, fire the heads of most independent agencies at will and remove a sitting Federal Reserve governor are among the remaining...
Key takeaway The court also is weighing, in cases from West Virginia and Idaho, whether to uphold laws in roughly half the states that prohibit transgender girls and women from playing on their public school and college sports.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
In San Antonio , the Supreme Court's impending decisions on presidential power and immigration will have significant implications for the local community. The city's large immigrant population will be closely watching the outcome of cases related to birthright citizenship and asylum seekers. A decision to restrict birthright citizenship could affect the lives of many San Antonio residents who have family members or friends impacted by this issue. Additionally, the court's ruling on geofence warrants could raise concerns about civil liberties in a city where law enforcement uses technology to combat crime. The San Antonio area's diverse population and proximity to the US-Mexico border make these national issues particularly relevant to local residents, who will be waiting to see how the Supreme Court's decisions will shape the future of immigration policy and individual freedoms in their community. The city's leaders and residents will need to consider how to respond to and implement these decisions.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? The Supreme Court is wrapping up a term that has focused on President Donald Trump's expansive claims of presidential power.Trump's efforts to restrict birthright citizenship, fire the heads of most independent agencies at will and remove a sitting Federal Reserve governor are among the remaining...
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