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

1,754 decisions
Jun 18 2026
9th Cir. 2:23-cv-01609-RAJ Unpublished

REHN V. CITY OF SEATTLE, ET AL.

The Ninth Circuit reversed a district court ruling that denied qualified immunity to police officers who mistakenly entered the wrong apartment. The court held that the officers' actions were not clearly established as unconstitutional under the Fourth Amendment given the exigent circumstances and lack of binding precedent.

Jun 18 2026
11th Cir. 9:25-cv-80459-RMM Panel Decision

Jeffrey M.S. Hastings v. Sgt. Thomas, Sergeant DS. Owens, Deputy Sheriff, Sheriff of Palm Beach County, Florida, PBSO

The Eleventh Circuit denied the defendants' motion to dismiss an appeal filed before the district court entered a final judgment on all claims. The court held that the premature notice of appeal was cured when the district court later dismissed all remaining claims and entered a final judgment.

Jun 18 2026
5th Cir. 25-50025 Panel Decision

Marfil v. City of New Braunfels

The Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling upholding a Texas city's zoning ordinance that prohibits short-term rentals in residential districts. The court held that Texas law does not recognize a vested property right to lease a home on a short-term basis and that the ordinance satisfies rational-basis review under the Equal Protection Clause.

Jun 18 2026
6th Cir. 25-3371 Published

NetChoice, LLC v. Yost

The Sixth Circuit reversed the district court's judgment that invalidated Ohio's Parental Notification by Social Media Operators Act. The panel held that the trade association NetChoice lacked prudential standing to assert the First Amendment rights of minor users on behalf of its members.

Jun 17 2026
4th Cir. 25-4121 Per Curiam

United States v. Vanderpool

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the conviction of a police officer who submitted a false report to cover up coercing a minor into sex. The court rejected challenges regarding federal jurisdiction intent, Franks hearing denials, the good-faith exception, and claims of substantial prejudice from indictment delay.