Among the big issues now before the court are what to do with any 5-4 decisions that now become 4-4 split decisions.
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A 4-4 decision lets the lower court ruling stand. The court could, however, hold the case over for re-hearing next term.
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Or, they could DIG the case, which would be weird in this instance, but basically means they shouldn't have taken it in the first place.
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The Chief Justice announced the news for the Supreme Court on behalf of his colleagues and retired justices:pic.twitter.com/RnywigIczl
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#SCOTUS cases already argued & still out are Evenwel (one person, one vote), Fisher (affirmative action), Friedrichs (public unions). -
Senate Judiciary Ranking Minority Member, Sen. Patrick Leahy, urges full speed ahead w nomination, confirmation.pic.twitter.com/08gftn1aee
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell surprisingly disagrees with Leahy, says put on the brakes:https://twitter.com/dcbigjohn/status/698646985658789888 …
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The Senate Is Very Unlikely To Confirm A Scalia Replacement This Year: http://www.buzzfeed.com/johnstanton/the-senate-is-very-unlikely-to-confirm-a-scalia-replacement?utm_term=.ltBPRz02rw … from
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Justice Scalia's last two opinions, issued on Jan. 25, were both dissents. FERC: http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/15pdf/14-840-%20new_o75q.pdf … Mongtomery: http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/15pdf/14-280_3204.pdf …
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@chrisgeidner@lizzieohreally Yes, but 4-4 is w/o binding precedent and affirms the ruling of the lower court.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@chrisgeidner@JammieWF Here's a case decided with 6 justices. Basic, Inc. v. Levinson, 485 U.S. 224 (1988)Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@chrisgeidner And a tie sustains the lower court decision, yes?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@chrisgeidner@sistertoldjah .... Haven't heard of this anytime recently. Who's the tie-breaker when it's 4-4?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@chrisgeidner@proteinwisdom And the # of justices on the Court has also gone up and down over yrs without cataclysmic consequences too.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@chrisgeidner@MarkDiStef ans the USA takes another step backwards. A year at 4-4. That'll work well.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@chrisgeidner@katherinemiller correct which could not be good for some casesThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@chrisgeidner@katherinemiller but if vote is 4-4 lower court ruling standsThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@chrisgeidner@thegarance Like it did all those times Thomas recused himself for COI.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@chrisgeidner @mterry337 : if tied would be awash+move on to next case :) Hey 10 months '17 D Senate+D Pres can make appointm't easyThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@chrisgeidner Chris, what if RBG picked now to retire? Can court operate with 7 judges?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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