07/31/2026
🚨UPDATE: NEW JERSEY HAS OFFICIALLY FILED ITS MOTION TO STAY
As expected, the New Jersey Attorney General has now formally asked the Third Circuit to stay (pause) the mandate while the State seeks review from the U.S. Supreme Court.
A few key takeaways after reviewing the filing:
• This is not a request to overturn the Third Circuit’s decision—it is a request to pause its implementation while further appeals are pursued.
• The State argues that the Supreme Court’s upcoming Viramontes case and the current circuit split justify keeping the existing laws in place during the appeal.
• The motion also argues that allowing immediate sales of previously prohibited fi****ms and magazines could create enforcement issues if the Supreme Court later reverses the Third Circuit.
The plaintiffs will now have an opportunity to respond, and the Third Circuit will decide whether to grant or deny the State’s request.
As always, Middlebrook Fi****ms will continue to follow the law and provide accurate information—not rumors. Our goal is to protect our customers, our business, and your rights by ensuring every transfer is completed legally and correctly.
We’ll continue to post updates as they happen.
Source: Motion to Stay the Mandate, ANJRPC v. Platkin, Nos. 24-2415, 24-2450 & 24-2506 (3d Cir.), filed July 31, 2026.