In a bold move, President-elect Donald Trump has created a conservative supermajority on the Supreme Court, reshaping the institution during his first term. Now, with control of the House and Senate by Republican allies, the Supreme Court could become the check on Trump’s promises to assert sweeping powers that could test the boundaries of the law and the Constitution. Legal challenges are expected if Trump pursues his controversial agenda, which includes deporting undocumented immigrants, ending birthright citizenship, imposing tariffs, and abolishing the Department of Education. However, the Supreme Court has already ruled against Trump in several cases, limiting the power of regulatory agencies. With three conservative nominees on the court, Trump may face additional legal setbacks in a second term, especially on extreme proposals. The big question is how far the justices will go in restraining Trump and how he will respond to adverse rulings. Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. could play a pivotal role, as he has sometimes sided with the liberal justices in ruling against Trump. The Supreme Court’s recent rulings limiting the power of federal agencies could also constrain Trump’s agenda. Trump’s plans to reclassify federal workers and end birthright citizenship could face legal obstacles, while his promises to use old laws to round up immigrants and crack down on protests may test the limits of his authority. The question of whether Trump will comply with adverse Supreme Court decisions or provoke a constitutional crisis remains uncertain.
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