[Steve Van Doorn]

said, "The SCOTUS decision would have been bad if it had been based upon merit"

can you elaborate? Thanks

[Professional]

Scotus denied based on standing not merit. Scotus is saying that they are not willing to agree that Texas has a right to another states compliance with their own laws. Scotus didn’t deny that any of the claims in the case were in dispute. The case simply needs to come back via a proper litigant.