[spacejunkie2001]

You’re plugged into this Brunson case pretty good. What’s your high level take on whether it goes anywhere or not?

[Dr. Franklin]

You’re plugged into this Brunson case pretty good. What’s your high level take on whether it goes anywhere or not?

I think they've stumbled upon an argument that at least one justice at SCOTUS thinks has some merit. I think the case was filed in the wrong court. The lower court likely only has jurisdiction over those congresscritters from that state. It needed to have been filed in D.C. for proper jurisdiction over them all, and venue should be transferred there. Despite the national security arguments, SCOTUS is in no rush to hear the case. Nothing has been expedited, and that buys time for the lower court to act. If the lower court acts, SCOTUS is less likely to hear the case. All now depends on four justices at SCOTUS wanting to hear this case. That is the bottom line.