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Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals
Hon. Jennifer W. Elrod, Chief Judge
Thomas B. Plunkett, Clerk of Court

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

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Saturday, November 14, 2026 · John Minor Wisdom U.S. Courthouse, New Orleans
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En Banc Pinned 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

October 19, 2026, Statement of the Fifth Circuit Judicial Council
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 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
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