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[–] jobes 1 points (+1|-0)

Yep, I'm just kind of surprised that a federally appointed state-level judge can overturn an Executive Order, even temporarily. I assumed that would have to go to the supreme court, but I guess I was wrong about that

[–] TheRedArmy 1 points (+1|-0)

Well, someone has to hear it - usually a high court in a state can make the decision, and then you appeal up to a Federal court, and then appeal up to the Supreme Court, if they like, who then decides one way or the other (if they hear the case at all).

[–] jobes 0 points (+0|-0)

Last I heard, Wisconsin and Washington filed suit against the federal government, which is still pending? I assumed that would be where this could be overturned.

[–] TheRedArmy 1 points (+1|-0)

No idea, I haven't really been following. I think the typical path is state court (if it can be resolved by a state court; I presume this wouldn't be), and then it goes to a circuit court of appeals, and possibly the Supreme Court. But I'm not 100%.