Post #1618132
2026-04-16 16:57 UTC
@dgoldsmith yea, it is only binding precedent for the courts in its jurisdiction. So restricted to the State. Other courts may look at it and maybe even cite it but it has no legal binding to any court outside of the State. Which was my point. Those courts scan just as easily cite Barrett’s non-binding words in Skrmetti where she argued it’s not a suspect class and she’s on SCOTUS. Overall it really didn’t do much outside the State, other than give a non-binding source to cite. It is great news for the State, though.
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@dgoldsmith@mastodon.social 2026-04-16 17:06
@Melezioh I never thought it was legally binding outside the state. I think it's important because it puts a stake in the ground. It's important outside the state for social reasons.