As is customary in federal appellate practice, a single judge of the Fifth Circuit may (anonymously) place a "hold" on the end of an appeal, already decided. That has happened here. Do stay tuned for more, after I am back from my extended break out West. [Like around the 30th.]
This late breaking development is likely due to the fact that private / individual parties have been injured by MAGA Gov. Abbott's razor wire, and have a right to the redress of their grievances.
Trump cannot unilaterally end this litigation, even with Gov. Abbott's consent, any longer. Here's that order from Thursday:
. . .ORDER:
A judge of this Court withholds issuance of the mandate in this appeal.
ENTERED AT THE DIRECTION OF THE COURT
LYLE W. CAYCE, CLERK
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
July 10, 2025
/s/ Lyle W. Cayce. . . .
Now you know. Onward.
नमस्ते
