How Supreme Court Decisions Impact Our Lives

The highest court often seems distanced from our day-to-day lives, but the rulings that come out of the Supreme Court are woven into the fabric of the nation. Though it aims to be apolitical, the court regularly hears cases that involve some of the most contentious questions dividing the nation, and its decisions can change the course of our social, political, and economic future. From tensions between states and the federal government, to the shifting dynamics among the justices themselves, how does the Supreme Court maintain our Constitutional structure? Which key issues are making their way to Washington and what decisions can we expect given the current makeup of the court?