Abbott v. League of United Latin American Citizens

Summary

The Supreme Court granted Texas's application for a stay of the district court's injunction enjoining its new congressional map, finding that Texas met the traditional criteria for interim relief and that the district court erred in its factual findings. The majority emphasized that the clear‑error standard does not apply to the district court’s fact‑finding and that the Purcell principle does not preclude a stay given the election timeline. A dissent argued that the district court’s factual determinations should be afforded deference under clear‑error review.