Supreme Court's Pending Landmark Decisions and Defying Expectations.

The US Supreme Court, with its conservative majority, is expected to issue rulings by the end of June on several major cases, including the fate of race-conscious collegiate admission policies, student debt forgiveness, and LGBT rights. The court has already ruled on two major race-related cases, finding racial discrimination in voting and upholding federal standards for Native American children. The pending rulings could end affirmative action programs and impact millions of Americans. The court is also set to decide on presidential power over immigration, religious accommodations in the workplace, and the line between protected speech and criminal threats.