On June 12, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued several unanimous rulings impacting inmates, military veterans, and litigants. The Court maintained strict limits on prisoners, ruling that inmates cannot add new claims to habeas corpus petitions once a final judgment is issued, reinforcing federal restrictions on repeat habeas filings. However, the Court also made it easier for litigants, especially those representing themselves, to appeal cases after missing formal deadlines. Additionally, the Court sided with combat veterans by ruling that the six-year statute of limitations under the Barring Act does not apply to combat-related special compensation claims. This decision allows veterans to seek retroactive payments for combat-related disabilities beyond the previously imposed time limit, affirming that the law grants authority to settle such claims.