Then, the four more liberal justices let it be known that they lost a 5-4 vote on the redistricting case.
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In this posture — when someone is seeking a stay — the justices don't have to reveal their vote. They choose to do so when they want.
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(When they're on the losing side, that is.)
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So, it's notable when a justice chooses to do so — and even more notable when 4 do, because they're effectively showing the vote.
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In this instance, and on this court, it means it's showing the world Justice Kennedy's vote.
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