Emergency motions for ex parte restraining orders shall only issue in accordance with Rule 65, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rule 65.1. If a petitioner intends to file a motion for an emergency ex parte restraining order after normal business hours, the petitioner must advise the Office of the Clerk of its intention to file not later than 3:00 p.m. (CST) by contacting telephone number (318) 934-4714. If the United States, its officers, or an agency thereof is an opposing party to an after hours emergency motion for an ex parte restraining order, a copy of the filing must be emailed to the following email address, shannon.smitherman@usdoj.gov, once the emergency motion for ex parte restraining order is filed.