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Federal judge in Tuscaloosa assigned to SEC vs LSU/Kiffin
Posted on 9/4/26 at 9:58 am
Posted on 9/4/26 at 9:58 am
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Posted on 9/4/26 at 10:03 am to AHM21
LSU fricked
Posted on 9/4/26 at 10:04 am to ColoradoAg
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LSU fricked
Posted on 9/4/26 at 10:04 am to ColoradoAg
This is about to be the definition of winning the battle and losing the war
Posted on 9/4/26 at 10:05 am to AHM21
Ahh I hope the "homecooking from local judges" people from yesterday like this
Posted on 9/4/26 at 10:05 am to AHM21
She might be the best looking federal judge 
Posted on 9/4/26 at 10:06 am to AHM21
The suit won't remain in Alabama.
Posted on 9/4/26 at 10:07 am to jb4
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She might be the best looking federal judge
Lane is probably sliding into those DMs already!
Posted on 9/4/26 at 10:07 am to GeauxPanthers2
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The suit won't remain in Alabama.
I was going to tell them that, but I wanted them to get their hopes up.
Posted on 9/4/26 at 10:13 am to LSU Patrick
BR has already proved themselves corrupt. Why won't it remain in Alabama, home of the SEC offices?
Posted on 9/4/26 at 10:18 am to AHM21
Did you get a thread anchored yesterday?
Posted on 9/4/26 at 10:18 am to ColoradoAg
There is no standing for the case. This will either get tossed or will go to Louisiana if LSU counter sues. Sorry, gals.
Posted on 9/4/26 at 10:19 am to geauxbrown
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Did you get a thread anchored yesterday?
I anchored at least 3 of his threads. He was losing his mind and it was a bad look for everyone here.
Posted on 9/4/26 at 10:19 am to GeauxPanthers2
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The suit won't remain in Alabama.
What’s the legal basis that it will be removed from a federal court in Alabama to a federal court elsewhere?
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Posted on 9/4/26 at 10:19 am to WilliamTaylor21
Auburn fully supports Sankey
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Posted on 9/4/26 at 10:20 am to AHM21
Posted on 9/4/26 at 10:20 am to WilliamTaylor21
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anchored at least 3 of his threads. He was losing his mind and it was a bad look for everyone here.
Thank you for your work here. The clutter is getting out of control.
Posted on 9/4/26 at 10:22 am to Roll Tide Ravens
explain why this case belongs in Alabama at all
and why a federal judge should intervene while a Louisiana judge is already exercising jurisdiction over the underlying controversy.
* Why Alabama?
* Why should an Alabama federal judge decide a dispute centered on LSU in Louisiana?
* What injury has the SEC suffered that gives it Article III standing?
* Is this really a First Amendment case, or is it fundamentally a conference-governance/contract dispute?
* What effect should the existing Louisiana injunction have on the requested federal relief?
* Is the SEC attempting to accomplish indirectly in federal court what it just failed to accomplish before the Louisiana judge?
The SEC is headquartered in Alabama, so it has an argument for venue there. But LSU, its president, athletic director, and Kiffin are Louisiana-based; the conduct is occurring at LSU in Louisiana; and there’s already an active Louisiana proceeding involving the same underlying dispute. That’s a pretty strong factual basis for LSU to seek transfer to the Middle District of Louisiana (Baton Rouge) or potentially dismissal depending on the jurisdictional/procedural arguments.
and why a federal judge should intervene while a Louisiana judge is already exercising jurisdiction over the underlying controversy.
* Why Alabama?
* Why should an Alabama federal judge decide a dispute centered on LSU in Louisiana?
* What injury has the SEC suffered that gives it Article III standing?
* Is this really a First Amendment case, or is it fundamentally a conference-governance/contract dispute?
* What effect should the existing Louisiana injunction have on the requested federal relief?
* Is the SEC attempting to accomplish indirectly in federal court what it just failed to accomplish before the Louisiana judge?
The SEC is headquartered in Alabama, so it has an argument for venue there. But LSU, its president, athletic director, and Kiffin are Louisiana-based; the conduct is occurring at LSU in Louisiana; and there’s already an active Louisiana proceeding involving the same underlying dispute. That’s a pretty strong factual basis for LSU to seek transfer to the Middle District of Louisiana (Baton Rouge) or potentially dismissal depending on the jurisdictional/procedural arguments.
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Posted on 9/4/26 at 10:23 am to Roll Tide Ravens
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What’s the legal basis that it will be removed from a federal court in Alabama to a federal court elsewhere?
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Judge Axon will analyze several strict factors, which create a major uphill battle for the SEC's suit remaining in Alabama.
First, under CRAD, Judge Axon should seek to avoid “piecemeal litigation.” This factor strongly favors Kiffin and LSU. If Judge Axon rules that the SEC can punish Kiffin or strip LSU of voting rights for rostering these players, while the Louisiana state court mandates that LSU is legally permitted to roster them, it creates a chaotic scenario of conflicting legal obligations. Federal courts heavily disfavor creating such contradictory rulings.
Second, CRAD requires Judge Axon to examine the order of jurisdiction and relative progress of the two lawsuits. The Louisiana case was filed first, has already seen multiple hearings, and has resulted in an active preliminary injunction. The SEC filed its Alabama suit just hours before a critical roster deadline. Judge Axon may view the SEC's filing as "forum shopping" to escape an unfavorable judicial climate in Louisiana.
Third, CRAD requires Judge Axon to weigh the presence of a federal question. The SEC's primary defense against abstention is that its suit relies on a core First Amendment federal question. While the presence of a federal question usually weights against a federal court stepping aside, the Alabama judge must determine if the SEC's First Amendment argument is a legitimate, distinct claim or simply a repackaged attempt to bypass the Louisiana court's jurisdiction.
Ultimately, Judge Axon is highly constrained. The Anti-Injunction Act prevents Judge Axon from directly overriding the Louisiana state judge's orders. Meanwhile, under CRAD, LSU and Coach Kiffin have a compelling argument that Judge Axon should stay or dismiss the SEC's federal lawsuit to avoid duplicative, conflicting, and chaotic rulings right as the 2026 college football season kicks off.
Posted on 9/4/26 at 10:23 am to ColoradoAg
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LSU fricked
You said that yesterday. How did that work out for you . Your stolen valor is fricked!
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