Judges ask questions phrased to confirm their reading of the case (Tashima) and others challenge the attorney's position (Bybee). The questions about what would an order from the court accomplish were more rhetorical as everyone in the room understood that a ruling in favor of the West would only have the effect of being a monument to our position.
Hail Mary by Marty, only problem is no receivers downfield.
Bottom line, USAPA as a union claiming it represents West pilots has reverted to an LLC with a seat at the table.