Often the leftist judges who knowingly exceed their authority in order to gain points with their party, know full well that their abuse of the law will be turned back upon them by the SCOTUS.
However, by dragging things out to interminable lengths, they seek to handicap anything Trump or MAGA can do. Their regret will come when the tables are turned, should they get back in power.
Can you remember when Harry Reid was told by Republicans, that he should not do away with the 2/3 rule for halting filibusters ?