Case Explained: Summary Calendar United States of America Plaintiff— v. Ivan Huerta-Garcia Defendant—

Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Filed: 2026-07-08

The fifth-circuit granted the Federal Public Defender’s motion to withdraw and dismissed the appeal after reviewing a brief filed in accordance with *Anders v. California* and *United States v. Flores*. The court concurred with counsel’s assessment that the case presented no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review, finding no basis to proceed further on the merits. Consequently, the appointed counsel was excused from further responsibilities, and the appeal was terminated without a decision on the underlying criminal conviction.

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