That judge, William Orrick, is not on the 9th Circuit bench, but the case could hit that court if appealed. "There are many people that want to break up the 9th Circuit. Republicans have long complained that the 9th Circuit is not only liberal-leaning but far too big – covering a sprawling amount of territory. Jeff Flake and John McCain of Arizona introduced legislation earlier this year to carve six states out of the court circuit and create a brand new 12th Circuit. The commission ultimately recommended against splitting the 9th Circuit.

Source: Fox News April 27, 2017 12:52 UTC