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Imperialism Inc.

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2. That's pretty standard language for an injunction.

Reply to StarfishSaver (Original post)

Fri Oct 11, 2019, 02:40 PM

Oct 2019

"Irreparable harm" is one of the things judges consider while a court case is pending. It's just saying that since the harm suffered by people affected by the policy can't be easily reversed (if the government were to lose the case) then the rule won't go into effect until after the case is decided.

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Aw damn! Trump gets smacked down in court for a third time today [View all] StarfishSaver Oct 2019 OP

So much winning, right? cynatnite Oct 2019 #1

That's pretty standard language for an injunction. Imperialism Inc. Oct 2019 #2

The judge went much further than that. Among other things, the court ruled on the merits. StarfishSaver Oct 2019 #4

Have not seen any recent reports on trump's win-loss record in the courts. empedocles Oct 2019 #3

Trifecta. sheshe2 Oct 2019 #5