"To issue a ruling" means to make an official decision or judgment, typically made by a judge or a person in authority, regarding a specific situation or legal matter. Full definition
The appeals court is not expected to issue a ruling in that case for a few months. (entrepreneur.com)
The government also recently issued rules on the kind of acquisitions that would be banned, restricted, and encouraged. (cnbc.com)
When a court issues rules allowing filings in various manners, it should take into account all the different ways a filing might be made before entering a default. (lawyerist.com)