[watch now] The Supreme Court cases that could change everything

Dive in deeper on what these cases mean for you Problems viewing this email? [View it in your browser]( [Center for American Progress]( InProgress from the Center for American Progress Supreme Court Update On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases [that could overturn 40 years of legal precedent, hinder the federal government’s ability to serve Americans effectively, and grab power away from Congress and federal agencies and give it to the courts](. The cases in question, Loper Bright v. Raimondo and Relentless v. Department of Commerce, challenge a narrow regulation by the National Marine Fisheries Service under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The Supreme Court, however, opted to tackle the broader issue and far more existentially threatening question of whether to completely do away with a 40-year-old precedent known as [Chevron deference](. In the oral arguments, many of the conservative justices demonstrated a willingness to overturn Chevron. The decision could mark a historic power shift, allowing unelected judges to impose their policy preferences over Congress and agencies responsive to the public's electoral will. The court’s ruling, should they upend Chevron deference, could hinder the way agencies protect Americans’ rights in [all areas of life]( from [consumer]( and [worker]( protections to [civil rights]( [education]( and [environmental]( safeguards. As we await the outcome, the stakes remain high, and the conservative legal movement's influence on the legal system continues to override the American people's interests. The conservative justices have the votes, but the question remains: How far will they go in striking congressional and agency power? Learn more by watching our [explainer video]( now. [Watch Now]( We need #SCOTUSReform now [tweet from @amprog: Today, the U.S. Supreme Court heard two cases that could eviscerate the federal government’s ability to effectively serve the American people and allow the federal judiciary to amass unchecked levels of power. We need #SCOTUSReform now.]( [SHARE THIS]( Financial Relief for Medicare Patients [Disabled person with Multiple Sclerosis hand sorting prescription pills. ]( For the first time ever, Medicare beneficiaries have an out-of-pocket maximum for prescription drug costs. Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act passed in 2022, this year, Medicare Part D enrollees will no longer have to pay for prescription drugs once they reach what is known as the “catastrophic phase” of their benefits. For people on Medicare taking brand-name drugs, this means they will not have to pay more than $3,300 for medications this year. In 2025, Medicare will cap total out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs at $2,000. This year’s change will bring much needed financial relief to roughly [1.5 million]( seniors who need highly expensive medications for chronic conditions that require specialty medication, such as arthritis or cancer. Judy Aiken, a 69-year-old retired nurse, told the [Wall Street Journal]( that this policy change means she can pay off her bills and enjoy the simple convenience of occasionally ordering dinner from a restaurant. For many Americans, it will mean not having to make the [devastating choice]( to go without life-saving medications because they cannot afford them. This pivotal change, made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act, is one win worth celebrating in the [fight to reign in excessively high prices]( from prescription drug companies. [Learn More]( ICYMI: Building a Comprehensive State Childcare Agenda After the release of the new [data dashboard]( and [toolkit]( CAP’s Early Childhood Policy experts showcased how to use these tools to increase investments in child care and early learning programs at the state level. [Watch the RecordiNG]( Follow us on [Follow us on Twitter]( [Follow us on Facebook]( [Follow us on YouTube]( [Follow us on Instagram]( [Support CAP]( [Manage Email Preferences or Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( [Center for American Progress]( Center for American Progress 1333 H Street NW Washington, D.C. 20005 [supporter]