The U.S. Supreme Court will start a new term that includes cases on transgender rights, guns, pornography, flavored vapes, and more.

Even without any election cases on the docket, the justices are set to weigh in on appeals with major impacts on the next administration — no matter who wins.

The Chaos of the Supreme Court’s Last Term—and What May Be Coming This Time. With their new term starting October 7, the nine justices face roiling legal waters and the bench’s profound dysfunction. A deep dive into an institution that is “not well.