Justices Trade Blockbusters for ‘Meat and Potatoes’ in 2021

The justices will switch from blockbuster social matters to lower profile staples when they resume business in 2021.

And that’s probably just fine for the nine, who could use a break from the political spotlight that can make the court seem like just another partisan Washington institution.

In recent terms the court has waded into high-profile issues, ranging from LGBT rights to partisan gerrymandering. More recently, the court has taken up requests to decide emergency challenges to called to Covid restrictions and the outcome of the divisive 2020 presidential election.

So the justices may look fondly on the five cases ...