WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to issue rulings on June 29, 2026. Among the seven outstanding disputes, three involve former President Donald Trump's assertions of presidential power, specifically regarding the firing of federal officials and an executive order concerning birthright citizenship.

The cases related to former President Trump focus on his actions last year to remove a member of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board of Governors and a Federal Trade Commission member. Additionally, the Court will consider his executive order from last year that aimed to limit birthright citizenship. In February 2026, the Supreme Court rejected tariffs issued by former President Trump under a law designated for national emergencies. The Court also granted him victories in two immigration-related cases on June 25, 2026.

Former President Trump attempted to fire Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook. No other U.S. president has sought to remove a Federal Reserve official since the institution's establishment in 1913. Congress previously enacted legislation mandating that Federal Reserve governors could only be removed by a president for 'cause.' The statute governing the removal of Federal Reserve governors does not specify what constitutes 'for cause' or the procedures for such a removal.

Former President Trump justified his attempt to remove Governor Cook by citing allegations of mortgage fraud. Cook denied these allegations and characterized them as a pretext to remove her due to disagreements over monetary policy. Governor Cook has maintained her position while the legal proceedings continue. Former President Trump also fired Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca Slaughter. Lower courts had previously determined that former President Trump exceeded his authority in dismissing Slaughter. However, the Supreme Court allowed former President Trump to remove Slaughter while the case advanced through the legal system.

Why It Matters

The pending Supreme Court cases involving former President Donald Trump address the scope of presidential authority in the United States. These cases could clarify the limitations on a president's power to dismiss officials from independent agencies like the Federal Reserve and the Federal Trade Commission, and to unilaterally alter constitutional provisions such as birthright citizenship through executive orders. The Court's decisions will define executive power and the autonomy of federal institutions with a 6-3 conservative majority.