Starting today, the Third Circuit is closed through September 29 due to the Pope’s visit to Philadelphia. The court posted instructions on its website for filing emergency motions during the closure:

The Clerk’s Office Will Close Thursday, September 24 And Will Reopen On Tuesday, September 29, 2015. For Emergency Motions, I.E. Motions Requiring Action Before Thursday, October 1, During This Time Call 267-299-4903 Or 267-299-4904 And Leave A Message Detailing The Nature Of The Emergency And Leaving A Contact Number So That The Attorney On Duty Can Respond. No Administrative Stays Will Be Issued In Immigration Cases From September 24 Until September 29. If An Emergency Stay Is Needed In An Immigration Matter, Please Call The Emergency Number. (See Below Closure Notice Under News & Announcements For Additional Information.)

An aside for my fellow typography nerds: my theory is that this was written by a clerk who is bitter about having to read lawyers’ briefs filled with hard-to-read Title Caps Headings and seized this opportunity for a little revenge.