Standing, the 11th Amendment and why this was the perfect move by the SCOTUS When Texas brought the suit it did not have standing according to the 11th Amendment.  Nevertheless, it became a rallying point for numerous people and organizations to take a stand and show what they are made of.  Since it was Texas - an important state - it was more effective at this. Remember that the people Trump appointed to the SCOTUS are originalists.  They do not legislate from the bench.  The follow the Constitution and the 11th Amendment is clear about the lack of standing for Texas. Nonetheless what Texas did was very useful in the battle:  It drew a line, it made people stand up and be counted all over, and it made people mad when it was denied. The solid cases are now in a great position to be heard and found in our favor. Imagine if the Texas case had been heard and then was rightfully dismissed for lack of standing.  That would have looked like we lost.  This was actually the optimum path through this. The cases brought by Sidney Powell, Lin Wood, Rudy Giuliani and Jenna Ellis now take center stage and will have the support and righteous demand for justice from We the People. Yes, Trump is tweeting his distain for the decision, but that is the right thing for him to do.  Most people don't know the details of standing and the 11th Amendment, and they won't want to learn.   Perfectly played assets, in my personal opinion... See more here:  https://www.dagnyintel.com/post/the-scotus-strategy