So we are still waiting to hear if SCOTUS will hear the Texas case. What if they don't answer until Monday? That's when the electoral college is supposed to vote. Can they pause the electoral college from voting? Or can they vote, but have their votes overturned? How does this work if we have pending litigation?
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They met this morning and peeps in DC say they are still meeting.
They never give an agenda but it's probably not about the Secret Santa gifts.
We will likely hear soon, today through Sunday, but SCOTUS already decided, RBG in Bush V. Gore that the December 14th date is NOT in the Constitution and can be adjusted.
Furthermore Scotus Throckmorton decision of 1878, which is still standing precedent, says that in all cases, not just elections, if there is fraud involved everything deadline wise goes out the window, except the Constitution mandate of the current President's term ends at noon on Jan 20, 2021
That being said, before Sunday night they will almost assuredly rule, decline or ask for oral arguments or more briefs.
If they decline this phase is over.
If they rule in Texas' favor, ask for oral arguments or more briefs the electoral college meeting is on hold until decided or remedied.
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