Supreme Court Begins New Term With High-Profile Cases Amid Ethics Concerns

The Supreme Court's new term addresses familiar topics like guns, abortion, and federal agency power.
The conservative-dominated court made assertive rulings last term on issues including abortion, guns, religion, and affirmative action.
Major cases involve domestic violence and gun rights, racial gerrymandering, social media regulation, and agency funding and authority.
The court faces low public approval ratings and ongoing discussions about adopting an ethics code.
Potential future cases could cover Trump prosecution, efforts to restrict his 2024 run, abortion drug access, and gay conversion therapy bans.