United States Court of Appeals
for the
 Fifth Circuit
Honorable Priscilla R. Owen, Chief Judge



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  • En Banc Orders and Calendar

    The en banc court will rehear case 19-50914 (without argument); cases 19-10842, 19-60632, and 20-30382 (consolidated with 20-30379) will be reheard with oral argument in September.
    Case 20-60106 will be heard in January of 2022.
    Individual orders are linked below and the September En Banc calendar  are linked below.

      September En Banc 2021
      19-50914
      19-10842
      19-60632
      20-30382 & 20-30379
      20-60106
  • Temporary Closure of the Courthouse

    Due to resurgence of COVID in the New Orleans area, the John Minor Wisdom Courthouse will be closed to the public from August 30- September 3, 2021. Scheduled oral arguments will continue in person or by video, as panels direct.  Links to permit the public to listen live to the audio of all arguments are posted on the Court Calendars.  The masking requirements of GO 2021-6 (below) remain in effect

      General Docket No. 2021-6
  • Clerk's Office Parking Solicitation

    The Circuit Clerk’s Office solicits bids for employee parking for fiscal year 2021.  Proposals are due by 12:00 p.m. August 20, 2021.  See attached document for details.

      Request for Quotation Announcement - 2021
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    Courthouse:
    U.S. Court of Appeals
    For The Fifth Circuit
    600 Camp Street
    New Orleans, LA 70130
    Clerk's Office:
    U.S. Court of Appeals
    For The Fifth Circuit
    600 S. Maestri Place
    Suite 115
    New Orleans, LA 70130
    Clerk of Court: Lyle W. Cayce   (504) 310-7700
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