Counterpoint The Court has the power to grant Cert without
by wpkirish (2024-02-29 22:15:35)

In reply to: Thread on the timing  posted by ndsapper

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Judgment. Which is what Jack Smith requested and the Court denied.

Per Supreme Court Rule
"A petition for a writ of certiorari to review a case pending
in a United States court of appeals, before judgment is en-
tered in that court, will be granted only upon a showing that
the case is of such imperative public importance as to justify
deviation from normal appellate practice and to require im-
mediate determination in this Court.


The Court used this proceedure in several cases in recent years. The Court used the process to decide the student loan debt forgiveness case and the challenge against Biden's eviction moratorium.

I think no matter what side of the aisle you sit on the decision whether or not the former President is entitled to immunity for his actions related to 1/6 and the Mar A Lago documents is at least as imperative as the student loan and eviction cases particularly given the impact on the election.



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