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Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2071, notice is given that the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit is considering amending 5TH CIR. R. 27.3 and promulgating new rule 5TH CIR. R. 27.3.2 as shown in the attached PDF document. Proposed changes are “redline text.”
We will accept written comments for consideration on the proposed change through Oct. 25, 2024. You may write to:
Clerk of Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
ATTN: Rule Changes
600 South Maestri Place
New Orleans, LA 70130
or send comments electronically to changes@ca5.uscourts.gov.
On September 18, 2024, the Honorable Lance M. Africk informed President Joseph Biden that he intends to retire from regular, active service as a U.S. district judge effective October 1, 2024. For over two decades, Judge Africk has served as a district judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana, in addition to one decade as a magistrate judge. He intends to retain a full staff and docket as a senior judge. Judge Africk’s letter to President Biden can be read here.
On September 5, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana held a naturalization ceremony in which 41 petitioners became United States citizens. The Honorable Barry W. Ashe, U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana, presided over the ceremony. In his opening remarks, Judge Ashe welcomed and congratulated the petitioners then invited everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance which was led by representatives from the Daughters of the American Revolution. Judge Ashe then invited keynote speaker Ana Gershanik to provide remarks. Gershanik spoke of how she came to America with her husband from Argentina with the intention of staying only one year but has now lived here for more than four decades because of the incredible opportunities afforded. Her passion for music, education, and helping others has inspired her to work with countless organizations in the New Orleans area, and she encouraged the brand-new American citizens to pursue their dreams by engaging with their community. EDLA Assistant U.S. Attorney Rob Adams then issued the statement of petitioners’ eligibility for citizenship and presenting petitioners’ requests for name...
more »The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana presents its 2024 POWER Act Event entitled, “It Ends With Us. Ending Domestic Violence in our Community: Lessons from the Bestselling Book and Movie." Tuesday, September 24, 12:00-1:00 pm, in Courtroom 501 (ceremonial courtroom) and by Zoom Webinar. This event is offered at no charge and has been approved for one hour of CLE credit in Louisiana. Please email fbbc@laed.uscourts.gov by Friday, September 20, 2024, to register.
Considering the damage that Hurricane Francine caused in the state of Louisiana and other matters outlined therein, Chief Judge Brown has issued General Order No. 24-1 on September 12, 2024, providing that all deadlines and delays, including prescriptive and peremptive periods, in cases pending or to be filed in this Court are hereby suspended from September 11, 2024 through September 12, 2024. All filings due during this period shall be deemed timely filed if filed on or before Friday, September 13, 2024.