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

1,706 decisions
Feb 24 2026
10th Cir. 1:23-CV-01951-SKC-MDB Panel Decision

Armendariz v. City of Colorado Springs

The Tenth Circuit reversed the district court's dismissal of Fourth Amendment claims against Colorado Springs police officers, holding that three search warrants executed during a housing-rights march were overbroad and violated clearly established law. The court affirmed the dismissal of claims against the FBI regarding data retention but remanded the remaining claims for further proceedings.

Child Sexual Abuse Material Criminal Qualified Immunity
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Feb 24 2026
3rd Cir. 25-1744 Panel Decision

Yong Chul Son v. Thomas G. Lynch, Deceased; Andrew S. Strauss; Michael Skinder; Publisher of New Jersey Lawyers Diary and Manual

The Third Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Yong Chul Son's federal claims, ruling that they were barred by the two-year statute of limitations. The court held that the alleged events occurred years before the complaint was filed and that no grounds existed to equitably toll the deadline.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Statute of Limitations
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Feb 24 2026
7th Cir. 25-1115 Panel Decision

KEYONA CAMPBELL v. EDWARD-ELMHURST HEALTH

The Seventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Keyona Campbell's Title VII claim against Edward-Elmhurst Health because she lacked Article III standing. The court held that Campbell failed to allege a concrete injury in fact since she voluntarily withdrew from the onboarding process before any alleged harm could materialize.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment
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Feb 23 2026
10th Cir. 1:24-CV-00052-JFR-SCY) Panel Decision

WILLIAM BERRY v. PAMELA J. BONDI

The Tenth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a federal employee's Title VII claims for failure to exhaust administrative remedies, holding that he missed the mandatory 45-day reporting deadline for most alleged discriminatory acts. While the court upheld the summary judgment against the plaintiff, it remanded one specific issue regarding whether a later dismissal letter could retroactively exhaust an earlier investigation claim.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment
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Feb 20 2026
7th Cir. 25-1574 Panel Decision

ERIC D. SMITH v. DANIEL P. DRISCOLL

The Seventh Circuit affirmed the Army's denial of a former soldier's reenlistment application, ruling that federal military regulations prohibiting waivers for major misconduct override state expungement laws. The court held that the Army acted within its congressionally delegated authority and did not act arbitrarily or capriciously in rejecting the appellant's request.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment
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Feb 19 2026
7th Cir. 25-1887 Panel Decision

MARKUS EVANS v. ANTHONY MATUSHAK

The Seventh Circuit vacated the dismissal of a prisoner's due process claim, ruling that lengthy disciplinary segregation may implicate a protected liberty interest requiring factual scrutiny. The court further held that allegations of a hearing officer predetermining guilt and directing false evidence are sufficient to state a constitutional violation.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983
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Feb 19 2026
8th Cir. 24-2008 Panel Decision

Untitled Opinion

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued an opinion in the case Elijah and Mary Stiny Trusts versus Helen Robins. Judgment has been entered in accordance with the court's decision.

Civil Other Civil
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