rehearing en banc

A rehearing en banc refers to a process in the appellate court system where all the judges of a particular circuit hear a case again, rather than just a panel of three judges. This occurs when a case raises significant legal questions or involves important issues that merit the full court’s review. The purpose is to ensure a more comprehensive reconsideration of the case, often to maintain consistency in legal decisions or clarify complex legal points. Essentially, it's a second, collective look by the entire court to ensure the correct legal outcome.