Democracy Forward: “The United States is in an existential fight for democracy. With so much on the line for millions of people, the Supreme Court remains a decisive arena. The new term begins on Monday, October 6, and will determine the role of this Court on attempts at unchecked power. The authoritarian threats from the Trump-Vance administration will test the limits of the Justices, some of whom have frequently sided with the President in unexplained shadow docket decisions. The term approaches as the far-right legal movement continues to use the Court to advance an agenda that makes our country less fair, less safe, and less free. But we, the people, can defy these efforts and find strength and courage together. As the Court prepares to begin its term, the stakes could not be higher. An informed public has the power to confront autocracy. The People’s Guide to the 2025–2026 Supreme Court Term is part of that effort—making complex cases clear and accessible so that people everywhere can understand what’s at stake and play a role in shaping our future.”