As I noted on Friday, the Supreme Court is nearing the end of its terms and has, at least, two opinion days for this week.  Whether the two days will see all of the opinions or some will be issued after the Independence Day celebrations remains to be seen.

While there are many cases that will have impact long after this year, five cases (representing four argument slots) could directly impact this election.  Two of them — the Faithless Elector cases — are about the election itself.  But the other three — involving the Trump financial records — could shape the campaign.

While, technically, there are three cases, the Supreme Court consolidated argument on the two cases involving subpoenas issued by Congressional committees and are likely to issue one opinion on those two cases.  The other case involves a state grand jury subpoena and will probably result in a separate opinion. Continue Reading...