Parties are directed to submit briefing addressing the question whether this Court has jurisdiction to hear the appeal in light of the language in 28 U.S.C. § 1253 permitting a direct appeal "in any civil action, suit or proceeding required by any Act of Congress to be heard and determined by a district court of three judges." Briefs, not to exceed 3,000 words, are to be filed simultaneously with the Clerk and served upon opposing counsel on or before 2 p.m., Monday...
Let's get started

Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.