[ArmstedFragg]

They didn’t vacate them initially because the issue wasn’t before them.

And, of course, they’re also not ruling on the merits of them now.

[Electric Graffiti]

The issue is always before them. They just chose to ignore it.

[moehoward]

It’s a damn good indication which way they’ll rule when/if a case ever gets that far.

[Electric Graffiti]

"And, of course, they’re also not ruling on the merits of them now"

What merits are you talking about? I wasn't aware that the supreme court could decide what Constitutional powers the executive had...What a maroon