 No reason was provided for the decision. At least four of the nine justices have to vote to approve a petition of certiorari for it to advance to the oral argument stage. A month later, Mr. Brunson tried again to get a rehearing on the case, but that was also denied. Quote, the court denied a petition for rehearing on February 21st of 2023 in an unsigned order without providing a reason. No justices dissented.