U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Rule Changes

Mandamus order stayed by the Supreme Court Oct. 14

The Supreme Court let political parties and joint fundraising committees keep discounted TV and radio ad rates through the Nov. 3 midterms. A 7-2 unsigned ruling on Oct. 14 stayed a Fourth Circuit order that had given the Federal Communications Commission 48 hours to decide a Democratic challenge.

Updated Oct 23