Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

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Last mentioned: Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. The Reversal

    SCOTUS vacates the stay; SB4 goes into effect for several hours.

  2. 5th Circuit Intervention

    Appeals court panel votes 2-1 to block the law again late at night.

  3. Stay Extended

    Alito extends the stay indefinitely, signaling a lengthy deliberation.

  4. Alito Administrative Stay

    Justice Alito pauses the 5th Circuit's order to allow SCOTUS review.

  5. District Court Block

    Judge David Ezra blocks SB4, citing federal preemption.

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