Supreme Court's 'shadow docket' is busy with impending decisions on elections and abortion

The Supreme Court's emergency docket, or "shadow docket," is busier than ever, addressing urgent issues related to student loans, elections, abortion, and climate change. Justice Elena Kagan recently noted the surge in emergency appeals, stating, “Our summers used to be actually summers,” highlighting the court's heavy workload.

Upcoming decisions could impact Biden's student debt plan and regulations on greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, the court is reconsidering election-related laws in Arizona. Where thousands of voters will be required to prove their citizenship before voting. There are currently 18 emergency cases pending, with the court under pressure to resolve them promptly.