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Originally posted by Wax_off
All this bull and blister over nothing. We will get a ruling. Apparently there are cases moving through the works in at least 3 different states on this issue. Those cases don't have the custody problems that derailed this case.
In a way I don't understand why SCOTUS dodged this one. They know that they will have to rule at some point, why not now?
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The SCOTUS must decide all cases before them on lesser issues before they can make a decision on constitutional grounds. There were other lesser issues with this case which they ruled on, and hence they are not allowed to make a judgement on constitutional grounds.
SCOTUS does not answer hypothetical questions.