Correspondent

Aisha Johnson

Federal courthouse correspondent, covers civil rights, employment discrimination, housing rights, and Second Amendment disputes.

Civil Rights & Constitutional

Decisions covered by Aisha Johnson

1,706 decisions

Jul 8 2026

7th Cir. 25-2003 & 25-2070 Panel Decision

The Boldt Company v. Black & Veatch Construction, Inc.

The Seventh Circuit affirmed a jury verdict awarding nominal damages to a general contractor but reversed summary judgment on a subcontractor's wrongful termination claim. The court held that the construction contract was ambiguous regarding liability for delays and that a jury must decide whether the subcontractor provided adequate notice of delays caused by the general contractor.

Civil ERISA / Employee Benefits Summary Judgment

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Jul 8 2026

7th Cir. 25-2532 Panel Decision

Becky Spengler v. Cooperative Educational Service Agency 7

The Seventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment on claims of racial discrimination and retaliation but remanded a First Amendment claim regarding belief-based retaliation. The court found no evidence that the employer's actions were motivated by the plaintiff's race.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Summary Judgment

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Jul 8 2026

10th Cir. 4:25-CV-00679-SEH-CDL Panel Decision

Shapiro v. Campanelli

The Tenth Circuit remanded a civil rights case where the district court dismissed a pro se complaint without explaining why amendment would be futile. The appellate panel held that while the complaint failed to state a claim, the lower court erred by not allowing the plaintiff an opportunity to amend.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983

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Jul 8 2026

8th Cir. 25-2976 Panel Decision

Charlotte Harris v. City of Little Rock

The Eighth Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment in an employment discrimination case. The panel found no error in the lower court's review of the record and the parties' arguments.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Summary Judgment

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Jul 8 2026

11th Cir. 5:24-cv-00167-MCR-MJF Per Curiam

Tlusty v. Alexander

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a former federal prisoner's complaint against prison officials for failure to state a claim. The court held that the prisoner's medical and search-and-seizure claims presented a new context for a Bivens action where special factors counseled against extending the remedy.

Civil Civil Rights - PLRA / Prisoner

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Jul 8 2026

9th Cir. 3:21-cv-05874-JHC Unpublished

Greenwood v. Pierce County Municipality, et al.

The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court judgment dismissing a civil rights claim regarding medical care for a pretrial detainee. The appellate panel found insufficient evidence of deliberate indifference by the treating physician and no unconstitutional policy by the county.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Summary Judgment

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Jul 7 2026

10th Cir. 1:25-CV-00065-RMR-CYC Panel Decision

Ahmadi v. Hyatt Regency Hotel Denver

The Tenth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se employment discrimination appeal. The court held that the appellant waived his right to appellate review by failing to object to the magistrate judge's recommendation.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment

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Jul 7 2026

11th Cir. 24-13513 Published

Marbury v. Warden III

The Eleventh Circuit vacated a district court's grant of summary judgment in an Eighth Amendment deliberate-indifference case involving prison violence. The appellate court held that statistical evidence and specific facility conditions created a genuine dispute of material fact regarding a substantial risk of serious harm.

Civil Civil Rights - PLRA / Prisoner Civil Rights - Section 1983 Qualified Immunity

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Jul 7 2026

10th Cir. 1:25-CV-02206-LTB-RTG Panel Decision

Nakagaki v. Aspen Valley Hospital, et al.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se employment discrimination complaint. The court held that the plaintiff failed to cure pleading deficiencies or comply with local rules despite multiple opportunities to amend.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment

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Jul 7 2026

11th Cir. 5:25-cv-00356-AW-MJF Per Curiam

Brown v. Warden, FCI Marianna Miles Unit Manager

The Eleventh Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by a federal prisoner because the notice of appeal was premature. The court held that a magistrate judge's report and recommendation is not a final, appealable order until the district court adopts it.

Civil Civil Rights - PLRA / Prisoner

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