In this post from last week, it was noted the plaintiff in the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion case had sought Fifth Circuit review of a District Court order denying her Fed. R. Civ. P. 60(b) motion that attempted to reopen that controversial case. Today, the Fifth Circuit cancelled oral argument, which is not surprising because the Court often does not grant oral argument on appeals that are subject to summary disposition. Inasmuch as the appellant’s appeal in this case is a long shot, my sense is that the Fifth Circuit is preparing to affirm the District Court’s denial of the appellant’s motion and dismiss the appeal. Thanks to Howard Bashman for the tip on this development.