5th Cir.
Law & Legal abbreviation · Court
| Stands for | United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit |
|---|---|
| Categories | Law & Legal |
5th Cir. stands for United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, a court abbreviation.
Covering Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi, this New Orleans court reviews cases from Texas's busy federal districts, including frequent challenges to federal regulations and immigration policy. It is often described as the most conservative federal court of appeals.
Example: The 5th Cir. stayed the injunction pending appeal, allowing the rule to take effect in Texas.
Usage notes
Until 1981 the circuit also included Alabama, Georgia and Florida, which were split off to form the Eleventh Circuit. It has 17 authorized judgeships and sits in the John Minor Wisdom courthouse, named for a judge known for his civil rights rulings. Bluebook form: "(5th Cir. 2022)".
Related abbreviations
More court abbreviations
- 10th Cir. – United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
- 11th Cir. – United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- 1st Cir. – United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
- 2d Cir. – United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- 3d Cir. – United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- 4th Cir. – United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- 6th Cir. – United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- 7th Cir. – United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- 8th Cir. – United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- 9th Cir. – United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
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- ADA – Assistant district attorney
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