After all, what could make it the senators' business how he plans to rule in a future case?

This may need to be explored further in future cases.

But he noted that, in future cases, the state will have authority.

It left the issue open for decision in a future case.

Many said he should not have to answer detailed questions about past, present or future cases.

"This does not prejudice the future cases one way or the other."

"And in terms of where future cases will go, that remains to be seen."

His focus was on future similar, but not identical, cases.

An American victory would lead other countries to misuse the same national security defense in future cases.