Court Filing: Case 1:20-cv-00839-JEB Document 122-3 Filed 04/15/21 Page 55 of 88

The document argues that courts have the inherent power to stay civil proceedings in the interests of justice, particularly when parallel criminal prosecutions are pending. It cites various Supreme Court and circuit court decisions to support this argument, emphasizing the need for courts to weigh competing interests and exercise discretion in managing their dockets. The determination of whether to grant a stay depends on the specific circumstances of each case.