Kurt Engelhardt

Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

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Office: Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Born: April 21, 1960, New Orleans

Party: Republican Party

Education: Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Fifth Circuit rules Constitution gives no right to clean drinking water

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As of September 2026: Author of the majority opinion

A divided federal appeals court ruled that the U.S. Constitution does not guarantee clean drinking water, or truthful reports about contamination, from public officials. The September 4, 2026 en banc decision in Sterling v. City of Jackson affirms dismissal of a lawsuit over lead in Jackson, Mississippi's municipal water supply.

Updated Sep 8