Posted on 02/17/2026 12:04:49 PM PST by Twotone
The Supreme Court has announced that it will release opinions Friday in one or more argued cases, heightening anticipation amongst legal observers. While the justices typically issue opinions at 10 a.m. ET, the exact lineup remains under wraps until the day of release.
At the forefront of speculation is a landmark challenge to President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The case, stemming from a lower court ruling that struck down the tariffs as unlawful, was argued before the justices on Nov. 5, 2025. A decision against the administration could unlock billions in potential refunds for importers and reshape U.S. trade policy. The court’s ruling could arrive as early as Friday and send ripples through global markets.
Equally pressing is the ongoing battle over Louisiana’s congressional redistricting map in Louisiana v. Callais, a voting rights case that was argued for the second time in January.
The dispute centers on whether the state’s new map that created a second majority-black district violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Constitution. With Louisiana set to use the current map for the 2026 midterms unless overturned. A Supreme Court opinion could force a rushed redraw or affirm the boundaries, influencing House control in a narrowly divided Congress.
This week's expected announcement adds to a trio of newly scheduled release dates, including Feb. 24 and 25.
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Waiting till Friday for the dump. As usual.
SCOTUS ping!
I do NOT see how the SC could rule against us/Trump on tariffs. What are the odds they really do this? I understand there are 5 other cases over the last 100 years where the SC ruled favorably on tariffs. Why would they rule negatively now?
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