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ScratchCat

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2. This is why they refused the case before the appeals court heard it

Reply to markpkessinger (Original post)

Thu Apr 25, 2024, 11:25 AM

Apr 25

So they could drag it out longer.

Otherwise, they take it up first or let the appeals court ruling stand.

They did neither and are now potentially indicating they will send it back

They knew what they were doing from the second they turned down the fast track.

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My prediction on the immunity claim [View all] markpkessinger Apr 25 OP

It really sounds like they're looking for a way to carve out Trump from this whole thing and send it back Walleye Apr 25 #1

This is why they refused the case before the appeals court heard it ScratchCat Apr 25 #2

100% 50 Shades Of Blue Apr 25 #3

When you say "public", I think you mean "official" Fiendish Thingy Apr 25 #4

Actually, yes, thank you n/t markpkessinger Apr 25 #6

Sooooo... the SCOTUS will perform a "Catch and Kill" on immunity. FalloutShelter Apr 25 #5

Yep, that was the plan ScratchCat Apr 25 #7

SCOTUS-6(R) are the obstruction mechanism bucolic_frolic Apr 25 #8

Time for President Biden to expand the court. Emile Apr 25 #9

Declare an executive order Blue Owl Apr 25 #11

He's already gotten some immunity with their month's-long delay to hold oral arguments... brush Apr 25 #10

And, I should add. we wouldn't be in this position had not Garland sat on his hands for so long! n/t markpkessinger Apr 25 #12