The Supreme Court's extensive use of its shadow docket complicates the legal landscape for lower courts. The conservative supermajority frequently alters or overturns legal precedents, often benefiting Donald Trump, while providing no explanation for these changes. This inconsistency forces lower-court judges to determine whether to implement existing law or predict potential shifts in Supreme Court decisions. U.S. District Judge Myong Joun has publicly criticized this practice, noting the absence of justification from SCOTUS in its decision-making processes, highlighting a concerning trend of judicial authority disruption.
"The Supreme Court's unrelenting abuse of its shadow docket has left lower courts scrambling to figure out what, exactly, is 'law' on any given day."
"Judge Myong Joun issued a statement calling out the conservative justices for disrupting lower-court decisions without any justification."
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