Why did the Supreme Court grant a 6-3 emergency stay to let Trump fire Commissioner Slaughter immediately, rather than wait for oral arguments on December 8, 2025?
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Emergency stays on the shadow docket require showing the applicant is "likely to succeed on the merits." The 6-3 vote signals that at least six justices believe Trump will win the final case. By grant...
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