In a surprise twist, Steve Bannon's bid for relief from his contempt conviction is now facing a new hurdle – the Supreme Court itself. Just days ago, it seemed as though his appeal was destined for rejection, given that he had waived his right to respond and the court hadn't scheduled anything for review after the November private conference. However, in a move that has injected renewed energy into Bannon's case, the justices have requested a response from the Justice Department.
The development marks a significant shift in momentum for the Trump ally, who has been facing a four-month sentence since the Supreme Court last year rejected his bid for release pending appeal. The court's request for a response may raise hopes among those who believe that Bannon's case presents issues worthy of further consideration by the justices.
While it's impossible to predict with certainty how the court will respond, one thing is clear – the Justice Department is now being forced to weigh in on Bannon's appeal. And the department has until December 10th to submit its response.
As this saga unfolds, former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis' recent rejection serves as a reminder that even the most well-reasoned appeals can fall short of success. However, with Neomi Rao's impassioned dissenting opinion highlighting the "questions of exceptional importance" at play in Bannon's case, there remains the possibility that the court could take an interest in his appeal.
Ultimately, it remains to be seen whether the Supreme Court will ultimately grant review or deny Bannon's petition for relief. But with the Justice Department now on the hook, one thing is certain – this case has taken a dramatic turn and its outcome is far from certain.
The development marks a significant shift in momentum for the Trump ally, who has been facing a four-month sentence since the Supreme Court last year rejected his bid for release pending appeal. The court's request for a response may raise hopes among those who believe that Bannon's case presents issues worthy of further consideration by the justices.
While it's impossible to predict with certainty how the court will respond, one thing is clear – the Justice Department is now being forced to weigh in on Bannon's appeal. And the department has until December 10th to submit its response.
As this saga unfolds, former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis' recent rejection serves as a reminder that even the most well-reasoned appeals can fall short of success. However, with Neomi Rao's impassioned dissenting opinion highlighting the "questions of exceptional importance" at play in Bannon's case, there remains the possibility that the court could take an interest in his appeal.
Ultimately, it remains to be seen whether the Supreme Court will ultimately grant review or deny Bannon's petition for relief. But with the Justice Department now on the hook, one thing is certain – this case has taken a dramatic turn and its outcome is far from certain.
I'm loving how this whole situation is about to get even more interesting! So, it looks like Steve Bannon's appeal just got a major boost after the Supreme Court asked for a response from the Justice Department 
. This means we might actually see some changes in his case now that the DOJ has to weigh in. I mean, we all know how Kim Davis' case went down and while Neomi Rao's dissenting opinion was super impassioned, it'll be interesting to see if her words can sway the court 
. The thing is, this whole ordeal could go either way - will Bannon get a reprieve or not? Only time (and the Supreme Court) will tell 
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i mean, who wouldn't want to see justice served? 
. i'm keeping my fingers crossed that the SC will take another look at steve's case. it's gonna be so interesting to see how this all plays out! 
i mean, it's not like he's going to suddenly be all honest about what really went down with trump but still... the fact that the justices are now requesting a response from the justice department is def a game-changer for him. and honestly, i'm kinda rooting for him at this point - it would suck if he got away scot-free after all he's been through 
anywayz, i guess its all about the paperwork now lol they gotta get the justice dept to respond or whatever
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. The odds are stacked against Bannon's appeal, but you can never rule out an upset 
It raises hopes among those who think his case has merit, but let's not get ahead of ourselves. The Justice Department still needs to weigh in on his appeal, and we don't know how they'll respond.
It shows us that even with the best intentions, things can go awry. But Neomi Rao's dissenting opinion highlights some really important questions about Bannon's case... let's keep watching this develop! 
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. And with Neomi Rao's dissentin' opinion highlightin' them "questions of exceptional importance", you've gotta wonder what's really goin' on here 
. I'm not sayin' Bannon's innocent or anythin', but it's definitely makin' me think he might be gettin' a raw deal 
. The Justice Dept's got till Dec 10th to weigh in, so we'll just have to wait and see how this all plays out 
. But on the other hand, I'm not sure how much of an impact Neomi Rao's dissenting opinion is gonna have on the court's decision 
. Will they grant review or deny it? Only time (and a response from the Justice Department) will tell 
but at the same time, it's like really uncertain if the court will even take a look. The Justice Dept has to respond now and it's like they have to weigh in on his appeal. Kim Davis' story is so inspiring btw 
it showed there's some solid reasoning behind Bannon's case. Fingers crossed the court grants review and gives him a break 
. It just goes to show that even when all hope seems lost, there's always a chance for things to change. I mean, who would've thought that Kim Davis' case would be cited as an example of a well-reasoned appeal falling short? 
. Whether it ends up getting reviewed or denied, I think it's safe to say that Bannon's situation will be a topic of conversation for a long time to come 
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. I know some people are gonna be salty about it but honestly, Neomi Rao's dissenting opinion was pretty compelling. She raised some legit questions about the whole contempt conviction thing. Not saying Bannon's in the clear or anything but I think we should keep an open mind here