First Circuit, July 25, 2026, No. 26-1774. Federal defendants and twelve intervenor states sought a stay of Talwani’s June 25 injunction pending appeal, arguing standing and ripeness, not a merits defense of the executive order. The court of appeals denied the motions. The order recites that the district court had entered final judgment for the plaintiff states as to some claims and enjoined most defendants (not the President) from implementing certain provisions, only as to federal elections on or before November 3, 2026, and only in the plaintiff states.
A stay denial is not a final word on the constitution. The Supreme Court later granted a stay of the same district injunction in Trump v. California, No. 26A124 (Aug. 24, 2026).