ok, excuse my ignorance. The other judges were they state judges, is this an appeal? What is the flow chart? if anyone can make this clearer for me I would appreciate it and I hate to reveal my stupidity
Mel,
Many suits have been brought against this law. I am not sure how many, but they number in the dozens. Some have been dismissed already. One was brought by Liberty University. Others have been brought by individuals and businesses. The ruling yesterday is the first brought by a State. The hearing this Thursday is the biggest yet, as 20 states, 32 U.S. Senators and the Speaker in Waiting John Boehner are either plaintiffs or friend of the Court filers.
IN SUMMARY: The flow is that the cases that survive the district (lower) level without being dismissed will perhaps be merged and heard at the Appellate level. The Appeals Courts can 1) Hear arguments 2) Not hear and let lower ruling stand or 3) Not hear and refer case directly to the Supreme court.
** Keep an eye on Judge Roger Vinson’s Court (the 20 states case). This one will hold the most impact. The Appellate Court over the Northern District of Florida is the Fifth Circuit out of Atlanta. The Supreme Court justice with jurisdiction over Florida is Anthony Kennedy.
Cheers,
Kate