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Justice Gorsuch Calls Out Courts for Ignoring Precedents

8/25/2025

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Justice Neil Gorsuch criticized lower courts for not adhering to Supreme Court precedents, especially on DEI-related grants.
The Supreme Court issued a 5-4 ruling to temporarily lift a lower court's block on nearly $800 million in grants.
Gorsuch stressed the importance of judges respecting the federal court system's hierarchy.
He pointed out several cases where lower courts deviated from Supreme Court rulings, highlighting a concerning trend.

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Justice Neil Gorsuch criticized lower courts for not adhering to Supreme Court precedents, especially on DEI-related grants.
The Supreme Court issued a 5-4 ruling to temporarily lift a lower court's block on nearly $800 million in grants.
Gorsuch stressed the importance of judges respecting the federal court system's hierarchy.
He pointed out several cases where lower courts deviated from Supreme Court rulings, highlighting a concerning trend.