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Robin Joy Shahar v. Michael J. Bowers, Individually and in His Official Capacity as Attorney General of the State of Georgia

Citations: 78 F.3d 499; 11 I.E.R. Cas. (BNA) 832; 1996 U.S. App. LEXIS 3997; 67 Empl. Prac. Dec. (CCH) 43,952; 70 Fair Empl. Prac. Cas. (BNA) 480; 1996 WL 100762Docket: 93-9345

Court: Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit; March 8, 1996; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit addressed the case Robin Joy Shahar v. Michael J. Bowers. The plaintiff, Shahar, appealed against Bowers, the Attorney General of Georgia, in both his personal and official capacities. The appeal originated from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, overseen by Judge Richard C. Freeman. On March 8, 1996, the court ordered a rehearing en banc after a majority of active judges requested a poll. The decision previously made by a panel of judges was vacated, indicating that the case will be reassessed by the full court. Senior Circuit Judge John C. Godbold will also participate in this case as allowed under 28 U.S.C. § 46(c). Various legal representatives and amici curiae, including the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation and the Georgia Psychological Association, were involved in the proceedings.

Legal Issues Addressed

Participation of Senior Judges in En Banc Rehearing

Application: Senior Circuit Judge John C. Godbold will participate in the en banc rehearing as permitted under federal statute.

Reasoning: Senior Circuit Judge John C. Godbold will also participate in this case as allowed under 28 U.S.C. § 46(c).

Rehearing En Banc

Application: The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals ordered a rehearing en banc after a majority of active judges requested a poll, indicating the case will be reassessed by the full court.

Reasoning: On March 8, 1996, the court ordered a rehearing en banc after a majority of active judges requested a poll.

Roles of Amici Curiae

Application: Various legal representatives and amici curiae, including notable organizations, participated in the proceedings to provide additional perspectives.

Reasoning: Various legal representatives and amici curiae, including the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation and the Georgia Psychological Association, were involved in the proceedings.