Aisha Johnson

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

1,710 decisions
Mar 10 2026
11th Cir. 5:23-cv-00224-MCR-MJF Per Curiam

Kirk Anthony Bennett v. United States of America, D. Swain Corrections Officer, Federal Bureau of Prisons

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se prisoner's Eighth Amendment Bivens claim, ruling that courts must interpret pleadings based on the specific causes of action asserted rather than rewriting them as alternative theories. The court also upheld the denial of the prisoner's request for appointed counsel, finding the argument waived due to a failure to object to the magistrate judge's order within the required timeframe.

Civil Other Civil
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Mar 10 2026
10th Cir. 1:23-CV-02728-REB Panel Decision

Dekovic v. Rubio

The Tenth Circuit held that a child of a lawful permanent resident who is a minor under the Child Status Protection Act on the day their parent naturalizes retains their status as a minor child for visa purposes. The court rejected the government's argument that naturalization instantly transforms the child into an adult, aligning with sister circuits to prevent immediate deportation and lengthy visa delays.

Civil Civil Rights - Voting
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Mar 10 2026
10th Cir. 1:24-CV-00913-RMR Panel Decision

Gays Against Groomers v. Garcia

The Tenth Circuit held that federal courts lack jurisdiction to review the procedural rules adopted by state legislative bodies for their own deliberations. The court affirmed the dismissal of the suit against state legislators, reasoning that such internal parliamentary procedures are protected from judicial inquiry under principles of separation of powers and legislative immunity.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Civil Rights - Section 1983
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Mar 10 2026
3rd Cir. 25-1750 Panel Decision

J’AMY KLUENDER v. UNITED STATES LIABILITY INSURANCE CO., INC

The Third Circuit affirmed summary judgment for an insurance company against a former employee who alleged wrongful termination and failure to accommodate due to thyroid cancer. The court held that the employee failed to prove a public policy exception to at-will employment and could not establish pretext for retaliation or the ability to perform essential job functions.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Summary Judgment
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Mar 10 2026
11th Cir. 1:23-cv-00126-JRH-BKE Published

Phillip F.W. Beazer v. Richmond County Constructors, LLC, James Bishop, et al

The Eleventh Circuit held that a plaintiff is entitled to equitable tolling of the 90-day statutory filing period for a Title VII claim when an extraordinary circumstance, such as a hurricane, delays delivery of a complaint despite the plaintiff's reasonable diligence. The court vacated the district court's dismissal and remanded the case for further proceedings.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Statute of Limitations
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Mar 9 2026
3rd Cir. 25-1029 Panel Decision

THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL TRISTIAN PAONE, DECEASED, BY AND THROUGH THE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE ESTATE, MICHAEL PAONE, JR. AND LISA PAONE; LISA PAONE; JULIANA PAONE v. TOWNSHIP OF PLYM...

The Third Circuit affirmed summary judgment for police officers who used deadly force against a man with a mental health crisis holding a pellet gun. The court held that the officers' perception of an imminent threat made their use of force objectively reasonable under the Fourth Amendment.

Constitutional Fourth Amendment - Search & Seizure Qualified Immunity
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Mar 9 2026
8th Cir. 25-1998 Panel Decision

Untitled Opinion

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued an opinion in this case. Judgment has been entered in accordance with the court's decision.

Civil Other Civil
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