The attorney general’s office on Sept. 30 filed a motion for a stay of the lower court ruling, pending appeal. A judge on Tuesday granted that motion, while also giving the defendants until Thursday to provide a statement about why they believe the appeals should be expedited, according to court records.
The decision means same day registration in polling places will continue this Election Day, on Nov. 8.
That last sentence seems premature. There’s a chance this entire appeal could be expedited and the rule changed before the election.
IT IS ORDERED that the appellants’ emergency motion to stay is GRANTED. The district court’s order of September 27, 2016, enjoining defendants from implementing the Election Day voter registration at precinct polling locations is stayed pending appeal.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that appellants and appellees shall file by 2:00 p.m. onThursday, October 6, 2016, a statement about whether they believe that the appeals should be expedited. If so, the parties shall include proposed briefing dates with their statements.