KEEPING WATCH: EMERGING DEVELOPMENTS FOR LITIGATORS.

The article examines how key Supreme Court cases from the mid-1970s continue to resonate in the Court’s 2025-2026 term, focusing on balance-of-powers issues, equal protection standards, and campaign finance regulations. It highlights the 1975-1976 National League of Cities v. Usery decision on federalism, which was later overturned, and compares it to current cases involving federal executive power versus state and legislative authority. The article also discusses the enduring impact of Craig v. Boren, which established intermediate scrutiny for gender classifications, as it relates to contemporary transgender sports participation cases. Additionally, it reviews the legacy of Buckley v. Valeo on campaign spending limits, noting ongoing challenges to coordinated expenditure restrictions. Overall, the piece situates these historical precedents within the context of the Roberts Court’s approach to federal power and constitutional rights. [Extracted from the article]