United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

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Sunday, November 8, 2026 · John Minor Wisdom U.S. Courthouse, New Orleans

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En Banc Sep 14, 2026 · 4:06 PM

En Banc Session

Announcement Nov 5, 2026 · 2:58 PM

November 5, 2026, Special Committee Notice in Complaint Nos. 05-26-90177 & 05-26-90196 (Judge Ada E. Brown)

Vacancy Nov 3, 2026

CJA Administrative Attorney Vacancy

Announcement Oct 30, 2026 · 2:23 PM

October 30, 2026, Special Committee Order and Transcript in Complaint Nos. 05-26-90177 & 05-26-90196 (Judge Ada E. Brown)

Announcement Oct 20, 2026 · 10:35 AM

October 20, 2026, Special Committee Order in Complaint No. 05-26-90196 (Judge Ada E. Brown)

Announcement Oct 19, 2026 · 3:06 PM

Appointment of Lawyers Advisory Committee Chair and Members

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Published Orders

25-30155 USA v. Barrett PDF

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