We got Hawkins, Friedrichs, & the ~possible~ Zubik 4-4 initial vote, but it doesn't look like there is a ~wave~ of 4-4 decisions coming.
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@chrisgeidner Also, the just-nominated guy wouldn't be voting on these cases even if confirmation process was ongoing or near end -
@sunnyright Well, the court could set 4-4 cases for reargument next term if they knew Garland would be joining them. -
@chrisgeidner Is that something they'd be likely to do? Honest Q -
@sunnyright yes, they've done so in the past. i've discussed this previously. https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=reargument%20geidner%20site%3Abuzzfeed.com …
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@chrisgeidner hopefully! But let's see how long all this continues. By the time next term's cases are argued? -
@tnyCloseRead Yes, as time goes on, it could get worse—but SCOTUS also mostly controls its docket. So, it can avoid some issues for a bit... -
@tnyCloseRead ... just by declining to grant cert. We've definitely seen a slow-down in cert grants that I could see continuing. That ... -
@tnyCloseRead ... of course, could lead to its own set of problems.
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@chrisgeidner@tnyCloseRead@nxthompson 4-4's are more representative of the US public than 5-4's either wayThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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