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SCOTUS: Florida v. California

Cite as: 608 U. S. ____ (2026) 1 THOMAS, J., dissenting SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES FLORIDA v. CALIFORNIA AND WASHINGTON ON MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A BILL OF COMPLAINT No. 162, Orig. Decided May 26, 2026 The motion for leave to file a bill of complaint is denied. JUSTICE THOMAS, with whom JUSTICE ALITO joins, dis- senting from the denial of motion for leave to file complaint. The State of Florida moved for leave Original document [scotus_case]

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    Cite as: 608 U. S. ____ (2026) 1 THOMAS, J., dissenting SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES FLORIDA v. CALIFORNIA AND WASHINGTON ON MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A BILL OF COMPLAINT No. 162, Orig. Decided May 26, 2026 The motion for leave to file a bill of complaint is denied. JUSTICE THOMAS, with whom JUSTICE ALITO joins, dis- senting from the denial of motion f…

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