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Gorsuch Complains Lower Courts Aren't Following Justices' Emergency Docket 'Precedent'

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Gorsuch Complains Lower Courts Aren'T Following Justices' Emergency Docket 'Precedent'

Gorsuch Complains Lower Courts Aren’t Following Justices’ Emergency Docket ‘Precedent’ On August 23, 2025, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch issued a sharp dissent in Allstates Refractory Contractors v. Walsh, criticizing lower courts for failing to adhere to the Court’s emergency docket rulings, often referred to as the “shadow docket.” His remarks highlight growing tensions … Read more

Should Supreme Court's Emergency Docket Orders Bind Lower Courts?

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Should Supreme Court'S Emergency Docket Orders Bind Lower Courts?

Should Supreme Court’s Emergency Docket Orders Bind Lower Courts? In recent years, the U.S. Supreme Court’s emergency docket—often referred to as the “shadow docket”—has become a focal point of legal debate. These are expedited orders issued by the Court to address urgent matters, such as stays of lower court rulings or injunctions, often without full … Read more

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