That is utter BS. The problem is the custom not to decide cases when you were not present for oral argument, under which he might be excluded from some cases.
Okay, there’s no hurry then. None at all. Let her decide when and if she feels like testifying. When she responds some time next week or next month, then they can schedule a hearing.
Blasely is in charge.
She is effectively dictating which cases he can decide. Assuming he ever gets approved by the time they create more obfuscation. And they will.