En banc review

Where all the judges of an appellate court hear a case, as opposed to a small number of judges of the court, which is referred to as a panel. Most federal appeals cases are initially heard by an appellate panel.

Court: Criminal sanctions in Texas open meetings law do not violate First Amendment

Aaron Mackey | Freedom of Information | News | September 25, 2012
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September 25, 2012

A Texas law that permits the imposition of criminal sanctions against elected officials who meet in secret does not violate the First Amendment, a federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday.