Stay application
John Zhong v. Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County
No. 26A145 · Presented to Justice Kagan · From Court of Appeal of California, Second Appellate District
Has the Supreme Court ruled on John Zhong v. Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County?
DeniedYes. The Supreme Court ruled on September 4, 2026: denied. Emergency rulings are temporary and do not decide the underlying case.
What is this application about?
John Zhong and other applicants seek a stay (a temporary pause) of a ruling by California's Second Appellate District Court of Appeal. The record does not describe the underlying dispute beyond their case against the Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County, and others.
What did the Court do?
Justice Kagan denied the application.
Docket timeline
July 24, 2026
Application (26A145) for a stay, submitted to Justice Kagan.
August 3, 2026
Application (26A145) denied by Justice Kagan.
August 6, 2026
Application (26A145) refiled and submitted to The Chief Justice.
September 4, 2026
Application (26A145) denied by the Court.
September 4, 2026
Application (26A145) referred to the Court.
Grounding
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Checked September 5, 2026