The “Interim Docket” or “Shadow Docket”: Non-Merits Matters at the Supreme Court
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The supreme court has a docket for non-merits and emergency matters that is drawing increased attention. This docket, referred to by various names including the "interim docket" and "shadow docket", appears to be handling more cases. The use of this docket is reportedly divisive among the justices.
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