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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]From the bench, the judge noted that the school board was put on notice six months ago and to be prepared for this outcome, and the “inconvenience” they’re facing now after ignoring that warning does not warrant a stay. He agreed with the Coalition for TJ that forcing children to undergo another year (or more, as this case will likely be appealed) of a discriminatory admissions policy is irreparable harm, that the school board is not likely to succeed on its appeal to the Fourth Circuit, and that a stay wouldn’t serve the public interest.[/quote]

Well, yes. He would say all of those things.

There is relevant precedent to reference on both sides of this case. It’s up to each judge to essentially decide which precedent they want to follow, and at this point, judges are appointed based on their likelihood of referring to precedent that the appointee finds favorable. Whether or not the Fourth Circuit agrees is another matter entirely.[/quote]

DP.  Not sure where to begin here.  No one disputed the relevant precedent that the judge cited.  What will be in dispute on appeal is his application of that precedent to the facts.  It's not up to each judge to "essentially decide" what precedent they want to follow.  Precedent is ... precedent.  Sometimes, parties argue that precedent should be overturned.  That's a different thing.  Judges are appointed for various reasons--not just the reason you seem to suggest.  But your final sentence is correct.[/quote]

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