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Judges Demand Clarity on Supreme Court's Shadow Docket

9/5/2025

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U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs criticized Justice Neil Gorsuch's remarks on lower court judges, urging clarity from the Supreme Court.
Burroughs highlighted that the Supreme Court's emergency rulings create confusion for lower courts.
Ten federal judges, from both parties, called for clearer guidance on the Supreme Court's "shadow docket" practices.
Judge William Young apologized to Gorsuch and Kavanaugh, clarifying he did not intend to challenge their authority.
The Biden administration intends to appeal Burroughs' ruling, which may elicit further responses from Gorsuch.

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U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs criticized Justice Neil Gorsuch's remarks on lower court judges, urging clarity from the Supreme Court.
Burroughs highlighted that the Supreme Court's emergency rulings create confusion for lower courts.
Ten federal judges, from both parties, called for clearer guidance on the Supreme Court's "shadow docket" practices.
Judge William Young apologized to Gorsuch and Kavanaugh, clarifying he did not intend to challenge their authority.
The Biden administration intends to appeal Burroughs' ruling, which may elicit further responses from Gorsuch.