So if this is thrown out because of his not having custody, etc, does that mean the 9th circus ruling is no longer valid and school districts in their territory can go back to saying the pledge? If the SCOTUS tosses this for lack of standing to sue, all of the lower court decisions are vacated and of no further force.
If it is not thrown out, and ends up a tie, what does that mean to the 9th's ruling?
The 9th Circuit's ruling then remains in force, but only in the 9th Circuit. It does not apply to any other Circuits.
"The 9th Circuit's ruling then remains in force, but only in the 9th Circuit. It does not apply to any other Circuits."
Thanks. I was afraid of that.