Which mechanism did Chief Justice John Roberts and the Court use on July 9, 2025, to halt Florida’s immigration law?
Explanation
When the Court needs to act quickly, justices use the shadow docket to issue emergency orders without full briefing or oral argument. That’s how Roberts and the majority blocked Florida’s law before i...
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