June 17, 2026·26-1575·Panel Decision·By Aisha Johnson
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has granted a petition for hearing en banc in the case of Jackler versus the Department of Justice. The court has ordered the parties to file new briefs and scheduled oral argument for a future date.
Petitioners Megan Jackler and Brandon Jaroch filed a petition for initial hearing en banc regarding a review of the Merit Systems Protection Board. The government filed a response, and the court accepted amicus briefs from various labor unions, civil rights organizations, and members of Congress.
The court’s reasoning
The court determined that the petition for review warrants en banc consideration after a poll was requested and taken among the circuit judges in regular active service.
What it means going forward
The case will proceed to full en banc review with new briefing schedules, delaying the final resolution until after oral argument.
