Originally Posted by Superguy
Not necessarily.
This is my understanding, so if I am mistaken, would a lawyer please correct me?
The way the federal court system works in matters like this is that if a district court makes a decision, it applies to the area that court has jurisdiction over. A similar case could be brought forth in a different jurisdiction and be decided a completely different way.
The only way a decision could reach the entire country is if SCOTUS makes the call.
Nope...it's official case precedence now my friend. SCOTUS could choose to hear an appeal and either reverse, affirm, or remand the decision. In the meantime, the decision applies throughout the US.