U.S. Supreme Court
Oct. 2, 2026
Supreme Court returns to 9th Circuit as new term opens
The justices have already agreed to hear six appeals from the 9th Circuit, nearly matching last term's total, as major disputes over firearms, ERISA and Apple's battle with Epic Games reach the high court.
As the U.S. Supreme Court opens its 2026-27 term Monday, the justices are again turning their attention to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, with six appeals from the circuit already on the merits docket.
That nearly matches the seven 9th Circuit cases argued during the entire 2025-26 term and exceeds the number heard the previous term.
The cases span a wide range of issues, from an Employee Retirement Income Security Act dispute involving Intel Corp. to Apple Inc.'...
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