United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit

____________ FILED March 12, 2024 No. 23-10159 Lyle W. Cayce ____________ Clerk Alexander R. Deanda, on Behalf of Himself and Others Similarly Situated,

Plaintiff—Appellee,

versus Xavier Becerra, in his official capacity as Secretary of Health and Human Services; Jessica Swafford Marcella, in her official capacity as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Population Affairs; United States of America,

Defendants—Appellants. ______________________________

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas USDC No. 2:20-CV-92