That decision had been due to come down soon. My suspicion is that Obama wanted to pack the court in order to change the outcome.
“The DC court is the one making the decision about the F&F Executive Order I believe. That decision had been due to come down soon. My suspicion is that Obama wanted to pack the court in order to change the outcome.”
The majority of the DC circuit I believe is still held by old Reagan, Bush I, and then Bush II appointees. Which means some are getting up there in age. Taking back control of the Senate next year is critical.