Supreme Court Opinions Delayed

SOURCE thehill.com
The Supreme Court is expected to miss its normal deadline for handing down final opinions by the end of June. The justices now anticipate opinions to be released on Monday, July 1, with the possibility of additional days scheduled. Chief Justice John Roberts did not announce the final opinion day on Thursday, indicating that the court's work will likely spill over into next week.

Key Points

  • The Supreme Court expects to miss its usual deadline for handing down opinions by the end of June.
  • Opinions are now anticipated to be released on Monday, July 1, with the possibility of extra days scheduled.
  • Chief Justice John Roberts did not declare the final opinion day on Thursday, indicating a likely extension of the court's work into next week.
  • The delay is not unprecedented and has previously occurred due to events like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pros

  • Justices have the flexibility to extend the deadline for handing down opinions beyond the normal timeframe.

Cons

  • The delay may impact summer plans for some justices.