[logic]

How is that different than what the DC Circuit ruled? In other words, how is this ruling different than if the U.S.Supreme Court declined to hear the case and let stand the DC Circuit decision?

The difference is it will then be precedent in the entire country, instead of just in that federal district.....

[robertpaulsen]

"The difference is it will then be precedent in the entire country, instead of just in that federal district....."

Only if they declare it to be a fundamental right and incorporate it under the 14th amendment.