I read the order. He granted them the 90 days, but he also noted that DC winning a stay pending appeal on the merits was not likely. However, he is going to give DC an opportunity to file a motion for a stay pending appeal anyways. The plaintiffs (Palmer et al) also get a chance to file a motion as to why a stay pending appeal is a no go.
I guess we’ll find out how stupid the attorney for DC and the DC council is within the next three months. If they’re smart they’ll craft a carry law they can live with during the 90 days. If they’re stupid they’ll push the stay and appeal while doing nothing and be in the same place they were yesterday with the stay spent.
I tend to think they’re a little smarter than a rock. But not much. We’ll see how horrible the end result is. Sooner or later they’re going to tire of being the Second Amendment Foundation’s punching bag. And there is also the threat of Congress getting involved. So I think they’ll get carry but on a par with say Texas. Expensive and a pain but available.
“The plaintiffs (Palmer et al) also get a chance to file a motion as to why a stay pending appeal is a no go.”
Per post #6 above, Palmer et al need point out to the judge that “gay rights” gets a ruling in their favor and the verdict’s effect is immediate and final ... so of course an enumerated right should in no way be subject to a “stay”. The verdict was clear...and a right delayed is a right denied.