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Inclusive Communities Project, Inc. v. Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs

Citation: 795 F.3d 509Docket: No. 12-11211

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; August 6, 2015; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The case, originally titled Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, et al. v. Inclusive Communities Project, Inc., was returned to the Fifth Circuit Court following a remand from the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court granted certiorari to review the Fifth Circuit's reversal of the district court's judgment. In its ruling, the Supreme Court affirmed the Fifth Circuit's judgment and directed the case to be remanded for further proceedings that align with both the Fifth Circuit's and the Supreme Court's opinions. Consequently, the Fifth Circuit remands the case to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas for further action in accordance with the Supreme Court's decision.

Legal Issues Addressed

Jurisdiction of Circuit Courts

Application: The Fifth Circuit Court's role was pivotal in reversing the district court's judgment and subsequently remanding the case pursuant to the Supreme Court's instructions.

Reasoning: The Supreme Court granted certiorari to review the Fifth Circuit's reversal of the district court's judgment.

Procedural Posture Following Appellate Review

Application: After the Supreme Court's review and direction, the procedural posture of the case involves remanding to the district court for further actions consistent with higher courts' opinions.

Reasoning: Consequently, the Fifth Circuit remands the case to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas for further action in accordance with the Supreme Court's decision.

Remand from Supreme Court

Application: The Supreme Court's affirmation of the Fifth Circuit's judgment necessitated the remand of the case for further proceedings in line with its opinion.

Reasoning: The Supreme Court affirmed the Fifth Circuit's judgment and directed the case to be remanded for further proceedings that align with both the Fifth Circuit's and the Supreme Court's opinions.