Seizethecarp, I like the way you think. But I believe iontheball above has it correct in that the only evidence allowed would have to relate to the jurisdictional arguments of the motion to dismiss, not the evidence relating to Obama as a NBC. Clearly Obama’s attorneys do not want the things he’s been hiding to be revealed.
However, Orly still has the Lavender BC on the table, so to speak (and presumably the Smith BC). Magistrate Judge Nakazato will rule on that, and Orly has grossly insulted him. Still, Carter will probably have a say behind closed doors. So, for those, it could go either way. This is a rather unique situation, and in my experience courts do what they want and justify it after the fact.
Thank you for the reply and the compliment!
I try not to be too cynical about judges, despite ample personal experience to the contrary. Judge Carter has shown that he expects to hear the case on the merits and I would then expect Nakazone to facilitate that.