An appellate court panel can rule on a district court's contempt finding, and a larger appellate panel can reconsider or clarify whether a prior appellate panel's ruling bars further district-level contempt proceedings.
November 19, 2025
high
temporal
Interaction between district courts and the U.S. Courts of Appeals in contempt litigation.
A U.S. Court of Appeals panel decision can be reheard by the full court through an en banc review, which may reconsider or overturn the panel's ruling.
October 25, 2025
high
legal
Federal appellate procedure includes the possibility of en banc rehearing after a multi-judge panel issues a decision.
A U.S. Court of Appeals has the procedural authority to vacate a panel decision and order an en banc rehearing, in which a larger group of judges rehears the case.
October 01, 2025
high
judicial
Describes appellate court procedure for rehearing cases before a larger panel.
Parties seeking relief from temporary orders or injunctive relief in the U.S. federal system can have the district court evaluate the case on its merits and may appeal to a U.S. Court of Appeals and, in some cases, petition the Supreme Court for review.
high
procedural
Describes appellate pathways for challenging temporary or injunctive federal court orders.