WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court released three opinions on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, but did not issue a ruling in the pending challenges to President Trump’s tariff program.

The court’s opinions list for January 20 shows decisions in Berk v. Choy, Ellingburg v. United States and Coney Island Auto Parts Unlimited, Inc. v. Burton, with no opinion posted in the tariffs case.

What the Supreme Court did decide on January 20

In Berk v. Choy, the court held that Delaware’s medical malpractice “affidavit of merit” requirement does not apply in federal court because it conflicts with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, reversing the Third Circuit.

In Ellingburg v. United States, the court held that restitution under the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act is “plainly criminal punishment” for Ex Post Facto Clause purposes, reversing the Eighth Circuit.

In Coney Island Auto Parts v. Burton, the court held that Rule 60(c)(1)’s “reasonable time” limit applies even when a party seeks relief from an allegedly void judgment under Rule 60(b)(4), affirming the Sixth Circuit.

The tariffs case remains undecided

The tariffs dispute now before the Supreme Court is Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump consolidated with Trump v. V.O.S. Selections. The central question is whether the International Emergency Economic Powers Act authorizes the president to impose tariffs.

The Supreme Court docket for No. 24-1287 shows the case was argued on November 5, 2025 and, as of Tuesday, does not reflect a decision date or a posted opinion.

When the next tariff ruling could come

The Supreme Court has not publicly set a release date for a tariffs opinion. Bloomberg reported the justices are heading into a four week recess next week and do not have another scheduled courtroom session until February 20 after this week’s remaining hearing day.

What is at stake

A ruling against the administration could trigger major refund and repayment questions for importers. Reuters reported IEEPA related tariffs generated an estimated $133.5 billion in collections between early February and mid December 2025, with the total estimated to be nearing $150 billion based on collection trends.

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