The announcement gives President Trump the opportunity to create a solid five-member conservative majority and fundamentally change the direction of the court.
The court ruled that government workers cannot be required to pay for collective bargaining, which could cost public unions tens of millions of dollars.
The refusal by Senate Republicans to act on President Obama’s nomination of Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court, paving the way for Justice Gorsuch, reverberated powerfully after Tuesday’s rulings.
It was a night of rebellious Democrats, who backed progressive insurgents, and loyal Republicans, who helped incumbents backed by President Trump persevere.
Operated by opponents of abortion, the centers had argued the law violated their free speech by forcing them to convey messages at odds with their beliefs.
Effectively, the Customs and Border Protection commissioner’s decision revives a “catch and release” approach for most families crossing the Mexican border illegally.