On Tuesday, Jeff Wall, the acting solicitor general, urged the court to again order the case dismissed immediately. Among other things, she noted that because the written briefs are not complete, it is not clear what all the issues are. But she also repeatedly emphasized that to date he has not ordered any steps that would require the submission of internal Justice Department documents or sworn declarations. And she noted that if he asked about internal deliberations at the hearing and Justice Department lawyers declined to answer, he might choose not to pursue the matter. Here, if the normal process plays out, Judge Sullivan might decide to dismiss the case, she noted — or, if he decides not to do so, that ruling could then be appealed.

Source: New York Times August 11, 2020 21:22 UTC