1. My two cents on judge Pitman's ruling in the Texas abortion ban case. I think he will follow existing law and find that there is a high likelihood that the DOJ will prevail on the merits that Texas violated the constitutional rights of its citizens.
2. There was a sufficient showing that there is imminent irreparable harm being caused by the law, and an order enjoining the conduct can remedy future harm to others. He'll likely find the act is void, and likely grant a "preliminary injunction."
3. That order is immediately appealable so if he does that, he knows that the 5th Cir likely stays his order. But, if he grants a "TRO" and then sets for another hearing on a short setting regarding issues that he may require more briefing or a more complete record, he stops the
4. law until another hearing is held. I suppose he could rule on supplemental papers and that could jam this up for some time. If he does that, Texas by rule can't appeal to the 5th cir. Texas' only option would be to seek a mandamus, but that too would take time.
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