As the Supreme Court embarks on its new term, it prepares to tackle significant cases involving ghost guns, transgender rights, nuclear waste, and access to pornography. While major disputes related to the upcoming election linger in the background, they have not yet made it to the docket. Legal experts are closely watching how these issues, particularly those surrounding civil rights and voting, could influence the political landscape and the presidential race ahead. The term is marked by a mix of potentially contentious topics and a quiet docket that may lead to bigger surprises in the near future.