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The schedule the 11th Circuit sets for briefings is not much different from the non-expedited one Trump proposed. Trump's response brief is now due Nov. 10 instead of 14, and DOJ's reply brief, if any, is due a week later, so Nov. 17 instead of 21. Four days isn't a big deal./2
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That means those three judges, once picked, can compare their calendars and find an open slot for oral arguments. Since they'll be doing it now, the chances are better they will find an earlier available opening. /4
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Of course panel could forgo oral args! But even if not, earlier args date could still mean earlier ruling, increasing chances Cannon is blocked from ruling on privilege disputes. (Deadline for special master report is 12/16.) But a chain of if's to get there from here./5