What is the question presented in National Coalition for Men v. Selective Service System?

Whether this Court should overrule Rostker and hold that the registration requirement is unconstitutional.

When did the Supreme Court decide National Coalition for Men v. Selective Service System?

The Supreme Court decided National Coalition for Men v. Selective Service System on June 7, 2021.

No. 20-928October Term 2020Decided Jun 7, 2021

Docket 20-928October Term 2020 (2020–2021)

This case challenges the federal law requiring only men, and not women, to register with the Selective Service for a possible draft.

Case Accepted

Arguments

Decision ReleasedJun 7, 2021

What it's about: This case challenges the federal law requiring only men, and not women, to register with the Selective Service for a possible draft. The petition argues that after the military opened combat roles to women, the male-only registration system no longer survives equal protection review.
Question presented
Whether this Court should overrule Rostker and hold that the registration requirement is unconstitutional.
Case path: United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit / Decision released Jun 7, 2021
Area: Civil Rights

Decided June 7, 2021

The Court released its decision on June 7, 2021 without hearing oral argument.

Grounding: Primary materials plus reporting.
Note: Best-effort analysis: this explainer relies on a mix of primary materials and trusted secondary sources. Official filings and opinions remain authoritative.
Checked: Jul 2, 2026
Method: Methodology

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Context reporting2