"Southern Conservative Appeals Court Exasperates Supreme Court"
The 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals, known for its conservative rulings, has been at the center of legal clashes that have reached the Supreme Court, particularly on the shadow docket. The Supreme Court has frequently overturned or paused the 5th Circuit's decisions, signaling a divergence in views. The trend is driven by Texas being a hub for high-profile cases, often involving culture war issues, and the influence of Trump-appointed judges on the 5th Circuit. Republican attorneys general and conservative litigants are accused of steering cases to the 5th Circuit to potentially reach the majority-conservative Supreme Court.