U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Nov. 14, 2013
In 9th Circuit, en banc decisions leave judges' names out
Judges explain themselves at length and sign their work in opinions and orders at the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. But secrecy rules when it comes to deciding whether to rehear an important case en banc.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
Judges explain themselves at length and sign their work in opinions and orders at the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. But secrecy rules when it comes to one of the court's most crucial tasks: deciding whether to rehear an important case en banc.
Circuit Judge Stephen R. Reinhardt has been trying for two decades to make the court more transparent. So far, no luck. The 4th and 5th circuits have ta...
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