Looks like they're going to drag out the Trump immunity opinion till Monday

[pnwmom]

at least, just because they can.

https://www.scotusblog.com/events/2024-07/

[getagrip_already]

1. they may not issue an opinion at all.....

They are under no burden to even rule on it at all this term. They can merely carry it over to next term with no explanation. Or carry it over for further argument without issuing a ruling.

They are the masters of their own schedule.

[pnwmom]

2. But if that was the plan, why would they be dragging this term out so long

announcing all these other opinions so slowly?

[Eliot Rosewater]

3. These six justices are terrorists

And they are terrorizing us, and they are loving every
minute of it.

[Attilatheblond]

4. Maybe Chief Justice Roberts is hoping astronomers are wrong about the mountain sized asteroid's path by us today

Maybe he just doesn't want to release the decision unless they all survive that rock's pass, in which case, he will have to face facts and go on record. But I think he's hoping for a big giant asteroid to save him from doing what has to be done.

[2naSalit]

12. Well...

Saturn goes stationary/retrograde on Saturday and Neptune next week. Will be interesting, just keep a grip on your psyche and don't let anything freak you out.

[Attilatheblond]

19. Astrology doesn't matter to me

But astronomy, especially when tracking big asteroids, now THAT gets my attention.

[2naSalit]

20. I pay attention to both.

[Think. Again.]

5. Is there anything in the constitution protecting them...

...from being sued for election interference by deliberately witholding the anouncement of a decided ruling to effect the outcome of an election?

[DetroitLegalBeagle]

7. SCOTUS precedent gives them immunity for all acts taken during official proceedings

Stump vs Sparkman and Mireles v. Waco are the 2 main cases.

Judges cannot be sued over actions taken in the course of their official duties or over actions taken during proceedings. They have immunity over official acts, but can still be sued and found liable for things outside of official acts.

Edit:

Should be noted, that even without the precedent, it would be difficult to establish standing to bring suit against them. It would also be near impossible to prove that they are purposely delaying in order to affect the election.

[Think. Again.]

10. Thank you. I guess scheduling release of decisions is an official act...

...even it was done in a specific way for reasons that do not fall under their official responsibilities.

[DetroitLegalBeagle]

11. Yep

Look up the Waco case. The judge issued a bench warrant for a lawyer who failed to appear at a scheduled hearing. He ordered the arresting officers to use excessive force(exact words if I remember were "rough him up to teach him a lesson" ) when doing so. The judge was sued and SCOTUS ruled that the judge had immunity over the order despite it being unprofessional and most likely criminal.

[Think. Again.]

14. Alrighty then, I'm officially disgusted for the day...

...and the debate hasn't even begun yet

[Journeyman]

6. At this late hour, I hope they wait until Monday . . .

Release it today, it may dominate the debate discussion. Release it tomorrow, it could overshadow all discussion of Trump's miserable performance. Release it Monday, it becomes the main topic of discussion throughout the short week and into the holiday weekend.

[lees1975]

8. Must not be good news for Trump.

Or they'd get it out before the debate.

[DemocraticPatriot]

9. I think they'll kick it down to a lower court, just to waste even MORE time...

[Think. Again.]

15. Yep.

[GaYellowDawg]

13. "Just because they can"

What would be the Latin for that, so that they can use it as their official motto?

quia facere possunt

Those of you who know Latin, is that close?

[Think. Again.]

16. it would be fitting if we could work "pissant" in there.

[GaYellowDawg]

17. LOL, especially for Kavanaugh

[Fullduplexxx]

18. Maybe they didnt want interfere with the debates

[pnwmom]

22. They could have announced it Friday without interfering. nt

[pwb]

21. The male Justices have bee bee size balls.

If heaven is full of people like them no wonder people turn away from religion.