Court Opinion

ID: 9480756
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-05 07:57:30.783816+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T17:47:53.246904
License: Public Domain

BRIGHT, Senior Circuit Judge,
dissenting.
I join paragraphs one and two of Judge Arnold’s dissent which follows my statement. The judges have read the briefs in question. Thus, in addition to what Judge Arnold has written, I see no basis for rejecting their filings. Furthermore, the ami-ci briefs support the dissent of this writer and Judge McMillian. Therefore, I believe these amici briefs have merit.
I must note that Blair v. Armontrout cited by the majority’s order does not dispose of the equal protection issue. That panel decision does not bind an en banc court.
Finally, although I disagree with the majority’s decision on the merits in this case, I nevertheless do not vote for a rehearing en banc inasmuch as all issues seem to have had consideration by the court and a rehearing will not accomplish any changing of views by the majority.