I think they put a stay in place during the proceedings. Basically, saying that the ruling of the lower court is stayed pending certiorari (basically petitioning the supreme Court to see your case), because there's a good chance on the merits that the order could be overturned at the supreme Court level.
Essentially, rather than being a final decision, its a procedural action as to what should take place during the supreme Court case.
Essentially, rather than being a final decision, its a procedural action as to what should take place during the supreme Court case.
Realcaseyrollins asked: "Wait so is this ruling from #SCOTUS or not? I didn't know that the #5thCircuit could overturn their rulings."
What we're talking about here though is the higher court agreeing to put a pause on the judgement until they get a shot at reviewing it.
People often misinterpret stays pending appeal as a real decision and they are reported on in the media as if they are a final judgement.
People often misinterpret stays pending appeal as a real decision and they are reported on in the media as if they are a final judgement.