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Supreme Court Issues Three Rulings, Over 100 Amicus Briefs

7/1/2026

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The U.S. Supreme Court issued three decisions on June 18, 2026.
Each term the Court receives about 4,000 petitions and grants review to fewer than 80 cases, requiring four justices to agree.
Interest groups file an average of 16 amicus briefs per case, with some cases attracting over 100.
After oral arguments, justices meet privately to vote, assign a majority-opinion author, and negotiate revisions before release.

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Story summary

The U.S. Supreme Court issued three decisions on June 18, 2026.
Each term the Court receives about 4,000 petitions and grants review to fewer than 80 cases, requiring four justices to agree.
Interest groups file an average of 16 amicus briefs per case, with some cases attracting over 100.
After oral arguments, justices meet privately to vote, assign a majority-opinion author, and negotiate revisions before release.