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Honorable Priscilla R. Owen, Chief Judge
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Judicial Assistant to U. S. Circuit Judge – Job #3-2021
Judicial Assistant to U. S. Circuit Judge Dennis
En Banc Orders
The en banc court will rehear case 19-50914 (without argument); cases 19-10842, 19-60632, 20-60106 and 20-30382 (consolidated with 20-30379) will be reheard with oral argument in September. Orders are linked below.
20-30382 & 20-30379
20-60106
19-60632
19-50914
19-10842
Masking requirement reinstated due to COVID surge
Effective immediately, all personnel entering the John Minor Wisdom Courthouse must wear a mask while in the facilities. See attached order for details.
General Docket No. 2021-6
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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