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Does the Supreme Court have to accept any normal appeal brought by Microsoft or the Justice Department and states?

April 26, 2017appeal Court Department Justice Microsoft normal Supreme

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Does the Supreme Court have to accept any normal appeal brought by Microsoft or the Justice Department and states?

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No. The Supreme Court rejected an earlier opportunity to hear the appeal, instead giving the appellate court first crack at the case. Many legal experts expect the high court to accept an appeal because of the case’s importance.