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United States v. Ignasio Maldenaldo Sanchez

Citation: 242 F.3d 1294Docket: 00-13347

Court: Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit; February 25, 2001; Federal Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

In the case before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, the appeals of Ignasio Maldenaldo Sanchez and Santiago Gilberto Sanchez from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia have been ordered to be reheard en banc. This decision follows a request for a poll by a member of the court, which resulted in a majority of active judges voting in favor of the rehearing. Consequently, the opinion issued by the previous panel has been vacated.

Legal Issues Addressed

Effect of Granting En Banc Rehearing

Application: The application of this principle is shown by the vacating of the previous panel's opinion upon the granting of en banc rehearing.

Reasoning: Consequently, the opinion issued by the previous panel has been vacated.

En Banc Rehearing Procedure in the Eleventh Circuit

Application: The case demonstrates that a rehearing en banc can be granted upon the request of a member of the court and a majority vote of active judges.

Reasoning: This decision follows a request for a poll by a member of the court, which resulted in a majority of active judges voting in favor of the rehearing.