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The full 3 paragraphs of the 5th circuit's decision should be posted here either tonight or tomorrow. Might give a clue about this development. At this point, it sounds like the Texas court got tired of dealing with Rivera's obnoxious attorneys and simply passed the hot potato to the 5th by reconsidering and deciding adversely. If the 5th does likewise, Rivera's lawyers may be able to appeal that to the USSC. All this could take time.

Meanwhile, part of the process has already been completed, ie. Rivera got his last meal. If I were the warden, I wouldn't serve him any more food since that was his "last meal," right? If his lawyers objected, I would remind them that Mr. Rivera is 5'3" and weighs more than 200 lb, which means I would probably be saving his life by reducing his weight. :-)