SCOTUS Orders

SCOTUS will have a few interesting -- if not getting as much attention as some -- oral arguments this week. The big moment of late was dropping the 5-4 order regarding regulation of religious practices during the time of Big V.

A California case, which the state argues is different than the New York one and accepted this approach, was sent back to be re-examined. A procedurally, according to legal Twitter, novel approach but the no dissents suggests not too controversial. It does show that the other order, even if it had no immediate effects for New York, has advisory bite. The other order last week granted cert in a Medicaid work requirement matter that very well might be made moot under Biden. As expected, that Friday drop foreshadowed a dull Order List.