there are currently only 8 justices.
Roberts will vote in favor of illegals. That makes four.
Four conservatives will likely vote in favor of eliminating illegals from the census rolls—or not counting them for apportionment.
Will they wait to vote until amy barrett ascends to the supreme court.
Hearings start Nov 30. Barrett will be there
IIRC, she can’t vote on a case she wasn’t there to hear.
I think they want this done and dusted before she’s confirmed so they can take advantage of that.