SCOTUS Order List

YES! I trained and practiced pediatric cardiology at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City for 15 years. Currently, I see patients in the Bronx at Montefiore Hospital.

Yes, the author of Water in May is well qualified to write a book on a teenager with a fetus/baby with a heart condition.  The author of another book (this time providing a male/female point of view) referenced earlier, this book starts with a very good sense of the character's experiences, including a "you are there" account of a night out.  The mixed race girl has a lot of family problems but has some support, including a young male doctor who is strongly on her side. Well written, realistic account.  

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"It gives me great pleasure on behalf of myself and my colleagues to welcome Justice Barrett to the Court." - Chief Justice, kicking off today's #SCOTUS arguments.

Anger/puke emoji. After, again only via public information officer accounts, not a statement on the website/actual order list for the general public to see, Barrett (her predecessor's dying wish was her not to be there, but what can you do, huh?)  said she was not taking part in the orders, focusing on this week's oral arguments.  

After Friday's conference, there were a few notable things in today's orders.  They finally found a qualified immunity holding that was deemed too extreme, and in another case that has received some attention, sent it back for clarity on state law. Thomas, quiet in the election cases too, dissented without opinion.  Alito grumpily said the QI case really isn't cert worthy (perhaps true, but doubt he's consistent there), but went along.  Kavanaugh had a statement in another case to remind people not taking the case doesn't mean the Court is taking a stance.  

Technical oral arguments today, but a bigger religious liberty / GLBT case later on.  Election cases too? Shall see. 

ETA: According to Strict Scrutiny podcast, Vermont still not satisfied after Kavanaugh provided a limited correction. 

The circuit court assignments have not been updated; RBG still listed for the 2nd Circuit. Breyer has the thinly populated 1st Cir so would think he is a logical person to fill in until things are updated.  And, to update a bit further a fact I have not seen anyone bring up, actually that is correct as a matter of rule.