[anniegetyourgun]

Methinks that Justice knew they had to get past this judge on appeal. That's where I suspect they expect to win.

[FateAmenableToChange]

Methinks that Justice knew they had to get past this judge on appeal. That's where I suspect they expect to win.

The D.C. Circuit isn't much better. This might have to go to the SCOTUS.

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

"Methinks that Justice knew they had to get past this judge on appeal. That's where I suspect they expect to win. "

That's been the plan all along. They knew they'd be getting a liberal judge out of the gate and are prepared to escalate this as high as necessary.

[Southflanknorthpawsis]

Methinks that Justice knew they had to get past this judge on appeal. That's where I suspect they expect to win.

It seems destined to be overturned. I sure hope and pray you're right.

[connectthedots]

Me thinks that Justice knew they had to get past this judge on appeal. That's where I suspect they expect to win.

The change in the statutory language in 1994 is not helpful, but if the appellate court goes with the legislative intent argument, the DOJ will prevail on appeal. It might be a good idea for Congress to amend the legislation to reinsert the language.