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Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals
Hon. Jennifer W. Elrod, Chief Judge
Lyle W. Cayce, Clerk of Court

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

The en banc courtroom of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

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Sunday, October 4, 2026 · John Minor Wisdom U.S. Courthouse, New Orleans
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News

En Banc Pinned Sep 14, 2026 · 4:06 PM

En Banc Session
Announcement Oct 1, 2026

Notice of Proposed Amendment
Vacancy Sep 16, 2026 · 12:31 PM

Chief Deputy Clerk, US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Announcement Sep 4, 2026 · 3:35 PM

Clerk's Statistical Report
Vacancy Aug 3, 2026 · 10:10 AM

Administrative Attorney
Vacancy Jul 30, 2026

Vacancy Judicial Assistant to US Circuit Judge
Vacancy Jul 2, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Notice for Appointment of Magistrate Judge - EDLA
Order Jun 16, 2026 · 11:00 PM

Access to Sealed Matters During Appeals
Announcement Nov 7, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Appointment of Lawyers Advisory Committee Chair and Members
PACER Jul 1, 2025 · 11:18 AM

PACER Password Compliance
PACER Apr 19, 2024 · 1:27 PM

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