However, the Supreme Court replied in Mackin that the 1998 decision was merely meant to keep courts running; unconstitutional remuneration was still considered unconstitutional prior to September 18, 1998. Thus, the Court in Mackin found the government actions unconstitutional.
The Supreme Court in Mackin ruled that the 1998 decision aimed to keep courts running while upholding the principle that unconstitutional compensation was still unlawful before September 18, 1998. The court found the government's actions unconstitutional.