Narrative Opinion Summary
The application for a stay has been granted by Justice Kagan and referred to the Court. The stay suspends the district court's April 8, 2019 order that granted a preliminary injunction, pending the filing and decision on a petition for a writ of certiorari. If the petition for certiorari is denied, the stay will automatically terminate. If the petition is granted, the stay will end upon the issuance of the Court's judgment. Justice Sotomayor dissented, expressing a desire to deny the application.
Legal Issues Addressed
Automatic Termination of Staysubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The stay's continuation is contingent upon the status of the certiorari petition; it will automatically terminate if the petition is denied.
Reasoning: If the petition for certiorari is denied, the stay will automatically terminate.
Dissent in Granting Staysubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Justice Sotomayor dissented from the decision to grant the stay, indicating a preference to deny the application.
Reasoning: Justice Sotomayor dissented, expressing a desire to deny the application.
Duration of Stay Upon Grant of Certiorarisubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Should the petition for certiorari be granted, the stay remains effective until the Court issues its final judgment.
Reasoning: If the petition is granted, the stay will end upon the issuance of the Court's judgment.
Issuance of Stay Pending Certiorarisubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Supreme Court granted a stay on the district court's order pending the outcome of a petition for a writ of certiorari.
Reasoning: The stay suspends the district court's April 8, 2019 order that granted a preliminary injunction, pending the filing and decision on a petition for a writ of certiorari.