When the U.S.Supreme Court fails to grant certiorari, they are stating that they unilaterally affirm the decision of the lower court.

Name: When the U.S.Supreme Court fails to grant certiorari, they are stating that they unilaterally affirm the decision of the lower court.
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When the U.S. Supreme Court fails to grant certiorari, they are not making a statement on the decision of the lower court. They are simply declining to hear the case and the decision of the lower court stands as the final decision.