Alito Says Court's Own Month Writing Dissents Delayed Ballot Rule
The dissent tallies nearly 40 pages across two dissents, drafted from late July to August, while the government targeted a mid-August release.
- The Supreme Court's September 14, 2026 order in Postal Service v. California, No. 26A305, denied the government's stay application over Alito's dissent.
- "this Court spent from late July to the end of August drafting nearly 40 pages of opinions, including two dissents"
- Alito faults the plaintiff states and the courts hearing their claims for the rule's late timing.
Why it matters: A court that spends a month writing dissents cannot blame others when time runs out.
Supreme Court order, Postal Service v. California, No. 26A305 (Alito, J., dissenting) ↗ · Sep 15, 20269/15/26 · Updated Sep 15