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United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

The Fifth Circuit covers Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Its docket reflects the region: energy and maritime disputes from the Gulf, a heavy immigration caseload from the border districts, and a significant volume of challenges to federal agency action.

What it does

  • Hears appeals from the district courts of Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas
  • Reviews federal agency decisions within its jurisdiction
  • Decides immigration petitions for review

Matters it hears

  • Energy, oil and gas appeals
  • Maritime and admiralty appeals
  • Immigration petitions for review
  • Administrative law and agency challenges

Appeals & review

Appeals generally go to Supreme Court of the United States.

Appeal and review deadlines are short and strictly applied. Treat the decision date as the start of a clock.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why so many immigration cases?
The circuit includes the Texas border districts, which handle a large volume of immigration matters at first instance.

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