Grr... JUST IN: Supreme Court grants Republican request to block drawing of new congressional maps

[demmiblue]

JUST IN: Supreme Court grants Republican request to block drawing of new congressional maps in Ohio and Michigan before 2020 elections

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[C_U_L8R]

1. Seems so... desperate

Defensive desperation moves is not what a winning party does. They are fighting every social and economic trend with their horseshit and obstruction. That's just not a sustainable model.

[elleng]

2. can wait to see what the U.S. Supreme Court decides on other states' maps.

U.S. Supreme Court grants Ohio's request to delay new map in gerrymandering case
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday that Ohio doesn't need to draw a new congressional map right now.

The top court granted Ohio's request to delay a new map until after the U.S. Supreme Court rules on gerrymandering cases in North Carolina and Maryland. A trio of federal judges had requested a new map from Ohio lawmakers by June 14.

Now, Ohio legislators can wait to see what the U.S. Supreme Court decides on other states' maps. A decision on those cases is expected in late June.

The case is "stayed pending the timely filing and disposition of an appeal in this Court or further order of this Court," according to Friday's order.

[LenaBaby61]

7. "Can't wait to see what the U.S. Supreme Court decides on other states' maps."

I hope I'm wrong, but this ruling here 👆🏻👆🏻 in my mind gives me an inkling of how they'll probably rule on other states' maps

[elleng]

8. I think not, this is a procedural decision.

(As to the Maryland case, I expect they'll reject 'our' current map.)

The Court is likely looking for a vehicle to establish rational approaches, NOT easily done.

[sandensea]

3. Imagine that.

It's no secret most GOPee justices are political operatives in black robes.

[no_hypocrisy]

4. What? Ohio and Michigan want to ban ALL democratic districts?

[LenaBaby61]

5. NOT surprised .....

And some of my friends don't think Roe V Wade is in danger. Not all at once, no. It's going to be coldly & efficiently chipped away @ until there's BARELY a scant morsel left 🤬🤬🤬

Well, Demsdo have a chance to once again regain Michigan since there's now a Dem Governor in charge there.

We know thuglicans are going to be voter-suppressing off the chain as per. But those damned ruskies are chomping at the bit to see HOW 'creative' they can be @ interfering with our 2020 General Election this time

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

6. It's a temporary stay. Not a final decision.

[elleng]

9. YES, folks have to learn SOMETHING(s) about legal procedure!

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

10. Indeed. Too many people just look at the thread title or headline

and their knees immediately start to jerk. Read the damn article at the link, people! And then maybe try to learn a little about how these procedures work before spouting off.

Jeez...

[AncientGeezer]

11. True...but will likey be through the 2020 cycle.

You know as well as I do...courts work slowly...on purpose

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

12. They can move very quickly if necessary.

Judge Mehta issued his decision on the Mazars subpoena in a little more than a week, https://www.lawfareblog.com/judge-mehtas-ruling-mazars-case-swift-victory-congress - and Judge Ramos issued his decision in the Deutsche Bank matter on the same day. There are procedures for expedited hearings. Even the Supreme Court can move fast. In United States v. Nixon, Nixon was ordered in April of 1974 to turn over the tapes by May 31 but he appealed the decision; oral arguments were held on July 8, and the decision came out on July 24. I think the Trump cases will be expedited as well.

[AncientGeezer]

13. Your link....

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[The Velveteen Ocelot]

14. Fixed - should work now.

[AncientGeezer]

15. It's going to be a long process....so many appeals...