It's not a huge development. The case was filed claiming "original jurisdiction" meaning, unlike appellate cases (most other cases), the SCOTUS has no choice but to hear the case.

This is not an indication of whether SCOTUS will rule in any certain direction.

edit: I am an idiot. The lawsuit was preceded with a Motion for Leave to File Bill of Complaint.

edit: We are all idiots. The Court has docketed the Motion for Leave (i.e., motion for permission) to file the underlying lawsuit. That Motion has only been docketed. It has not been granted.

It's not a huge development. The case was filed claiming "original jurisdiction" meaning, unlike appellate cases (most other cases), the SCOTUS has no choice but to hear the case.

This is not an indication of whether SCOTUS will rule in any certain direction.

edit: I am an idiot. The lawsuit was preceded with a Motion for Leave to File Bill of Complaint.

It's not a huge development. The case was filed claiming "original jurisdiction" meaning, unlike appellate cases (most other cases), the SCOTUS has no choice but to hear the case.

This is not an indication of whether SCOTUS will rule in any certain direction.