[Cboldt]

-- Anyone know why DOJ did not ask for expedited hearing? --

Probably for the same reason they didn't appeal the 9th Circuit decision until after it was made. If SCOTUS had outright struck the orders below, there would be no urgency to be heard in court.

SCOTUS is being its usual disingenuous self when it says "hearing in October because the government didn't ask us to expedite it."

[Redbob]

"Probably for the same reason they didn't appeal the 9th Circuit decision until after it was made"

That would be because you can't appeal a decision until after it is made...