On August 7, the California Supreme Court asked the Secretary of State to respond to Patterson v Padilla, S257302. This is the lawsuit filed by the California Republican Party and its state chairwoman on August 6, challenging the new California law requiring presidential primary candidates to reveal their income tax returns.

The court wants the state’s response by noon August 14, and then the reply by August 16. Although there is no guarantee the Court will accept the case, it seems very likely, given this quick interest from the court. Thanks to Rick Hasen for this news.