United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

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Thursday, August 13, 2026 · John Minor Wisdom U.S. Courthouse, New Orleans

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News

Announcement Aug 11, 2026 · 11:00 PM

Appointment of New Clerk

Appointment of New Clerk of Court for the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Vacancy Aug 3, 2026 · 10:10 AM

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Latest Opinions

Unpublished Opinions

26-50346 Astran v. Austin Police Dept PDF 25-11136 USA v. Greim PDF 25-60698 Deras-Velasquez v. Blanche PDF 25-40588 USA v. Hamilton PDF

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Visiting

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Oral Arguments

Attending oral arguments

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History

A history of the Fifth Circuit

Judges, milestones, and the story of the circuit and its New Orleans home.

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Library

The John Minor Wisdom Library

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Civics Education

The court and the community

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United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Today at the Court

News

Appointment of New Clerk

Administrative Attorney

Vacancy Judicial Assistant to US Circuit Judge

Notice for Appointment of Magistrate Judge - EDLA

Access to Sealed Matters During Appeals

En Banc Session

Appointment of Lawyers Advisory Committee Chair and Members

PACER Password Compliance