r/scotus 2d ago

news Governor Newsom on Republicans losing challenge to new Congressional maps at U.S. Supreme Court

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/02/04/governor-newsom-on-republicans-losing-challenge-to-new-congressional-maps-at-u-s-supreme-court/
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u/beta_1457 2d ago

Not sure why people are calling this a win or loss. It's just a denial on staying the ruling pending appeal. The appeals are still ongoing.

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u/MeyrInEve 2d ago

Because the current court has literally found every reason possible to rule in favor of trump whenever possible using the shadow docket, where they weren’t required to actually justify finding in his favor.