5th Cir.

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

May 21 2025

24-60084 Panel Decision

Deep South Center for Environmental Justice v. United States Environmental Protection Agency

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed petitions for review filed by three environmental organizations challenging an Environmental Protection Agency order. The court held that all petitioners lacked Article III standing to challenge the agency's grant of primary enforcement authority to the State of Louisiana.

Civil Environmental (Civil) Standing

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Feb 12 2025

23-30825 Per Curiam

Kentrell Parker v. Tim Hooper, Warden, Louisiana State Penitentiary

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed an appeal regarding prison conditions at the Louisiana State Penitentiary. The court held that the district court had not entered a final decision or an appealable injunction.

Appellate Jurisdiction Civil Civil Rights - PLRA / Prisoner

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Oct 15 2024

24-50783 Panel Decision

La Union del Pueblo Entero v. Abbott

The Fifth Circuit granted the State of Texas's request to stay a district court injunction that had declared parts of Texas S.B. 1 unconstitutional. Relying on the Supreme Court's Purcell principle, the court held that altering election laws three weeks before an election creates unacceptable confusion and administrative burden.

Civil Civil Rights - Voting

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