Thompson v. Connick

Summary

The Fifth Circuit, sitting en banc, remanded the matter to the district court after the Supreme Court reversed the court's prior judgment in Connick v. Thompson. Because the en banc court had affirmed by an equally divided vote, the district court was directed to enter judgment in favor of the appellants.

Holdings

1. Following the Supreme Court's reversal and remand of the Fifth Circuit's prior judgment, the matter must be remanded to the district court for entry of judgment in favor of the appellants.

Questions Presented

1. What disposition should the Fifth Circuit enter after the Supreme Court reversed and remanded its prior en banc judgment?

Disposition

remanded