: "I agree with the judge here that QI has no basis in law, but I thought that only SCOTUS can reverse this sort of binding precedent. Lower-level judges are obliged to follow even blatantly wrong precedents."

@robertstadler.bsky.social

I agree with the judge here that QI has no basis in law, but I thought that only SCOTUS can reverse this sort of binding precedent. Lower-level judges are obliged to follow even blatantly wrong precedents.

May 20, 2024 at 20:21 UTC

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Not David Lynch @notdavidlynch.bsky.social
[ View ] May 20, 2024 at 20:42 UTC

Hasn't stopped the 5th Circuit from doing whatever they want

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Kaelik @kaelik.bsky.social
[ View ] May 20, 2024 at 21:18 UTC

I mean no one can force a trial judge to do that, they all just do it of their own volition because it's how you get promoted to the circuit court.

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