Not sure if it was intentionally planned, but the timing is very interesting. Perhaps the Lord is giving a stern warning by having the timing of these arguments at this time.
The docket of the Supreme Court was the deciding factor (by man), but God has a way of expressing His displeasure.
That's true. It's been very difficult to see this happening that a government does not place morality as an important factor of what holds us a nation together. Neither party welcomes God now.