The status of the D.C. Circuit appeals remains unclear. The court has not ruled on the DOJ's conflicting filings, and the litigation record does not indicate whether the appeals are still active or what briefing schedule, if any, is in place. Kambli's departure timing—announced the week of May 8, 2026, while the appeals languish—suggests possible internal disagreement over litigation strategy, though the DOJ has not commented on his reasons for leaving.
Attorneys at firms facing similar exposure should monitor the D.C. Circuit docket closely. The pending appeals could resolve the constitutional questions surrounding the orders, or the government could attempt another dismissal. The firms have retained former Solicitor General Paul Clement for the appellate fight, and over 500 firms have filed amicus briefs supporting the defendants. Kambli's exit may signal shifting priorities within the administration's legal strategy on this high-profile constitutional clash.