Last week, we reviewed the cases the Supreme Court just decided. They are done for the summer. But before leaving, they announced what a most of next years cases will be. And some of these seem like potential blockbusters.

Affirmative action

Can public sector union contracts mandate that employees contribute to the cost of representation? A classic freedom versus fairness case.

An oldie but goodie that keeps coming back for more. Will the Supreme Court restrict the use of race-based affirmative action further? Recent opinions suggest this is possible.

Public sector unions

Should employees be free to opt out? Or is the unfairness of potential freeloaders (employees who benefit from representation without paying for it) too strong an argument on the other side? The future of public sector unions, and perhaps eventually private sector unions as well, may be at stake.

Arizona redistricting

The independent redistricting commission was upheld but its specific decisions are still fair game. The court will review whether the Arizona commission illegally assigned voters to specific districts this term.

Texas abortion restrictions

Texas imposed some restrictions on abortion clinics that would close virtually every abortion clinic in the state. The court delayed imposition of this law, suggesting that they may look at its constitutionality. Our sole guest this week is John Shu, an attorney who worked for the White House under both presidents Bush. In fact, in that capacity, he worked helping secure the nominations of three Supreme Court nominees so his insights have special significance.

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