In this episode of Ask The Judge, former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly breaks down the often-misunderstood concept of an “administrative stay” of executive action. Why is it different from an injunction or restraining order? And why does it matter when courts review agency actions?

Justice Kelly explains how administrative stays blur the line between the judiciary and executive branch, why the Supreme Court allows them, and why the proper tools for controlling agency behavior lie elsewhere.

🎥 Watch now to understand this important distinction in administrative law—and how it impacts separation of powers.