The man who paid to spy on Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve can keep his name secret pending a U.S. Supreme Court appeal, Judge David Hardy ordered.

John Doe had appealed his loss in Nevada’s highest court to the U.S. Supreme Court, where he seeks legal clarity on his belief that the First Amendment protects his right to spy on public officials.

Hillary Schieve-John Doe GPS tracker case: Where it stands now The politically charged case is in the hands of the Nevada Supreme Court, which now has all the information it's requested.

John Doe had needed to reveal his name by May 1 after losing multiple court decisions. In his filing, Francisco promised that an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court will be submitted by May 19.