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

1,080 decisions
Apr 21 2026
Fed. Cir. 26-1368 Panel Decision

Lawson v. United States

The Federal Circuit summarily affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit seeking damages for alleged due process and ADA violations, ruling that the Court of Federal Claims lacks jurisdiction over claims against state actors. The court held that the Tucker Act does not authorize the Court of Federal Claims to adjudicate suits against non-federal entities or to review the decisions of other federal circuits.

Civil Civil Rights - ADA / Other
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Apr 21 2026
9th Cir. 1:21-cv-00193- Published

MCAULIFFE, ET AL. V. ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY

The Ninth Circuit reversed the district court's summary judgment, holding that the General Aviation Revitalization Act's statute of repose restarts when identical replacement parts are installed, without requiring a substantive alteration to the aircraft's design. The court affirmed the dismissal of the fraud exception claim due to insufficient evidence of manufacturer concealment and remanded the case for a new causation analysis.

Civil Tort / Personal Injury
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Apr 21 2026
11th Cir. 1:25-cv-22896-KMW Published

Friends of the Everglades, Inc. v. Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security

The Eleventh Circuit vacated a district court's preliminary injunction against a state-built immigration detention facility, ruling that the National Environmental Policy Act does not apply. The court held that the facility was constructed and managed by Florida using state funds and personnel, meaning no final federal agency action triggered NEPA review.

Civil Labor
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Apr 21 2026
7th Cir. 25-2565 Panel Decision

WISCONSINITES FOR ALTERNATIVES TO SMOKING & TOBACCO INC v. DAVID CASEY, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Revenue

The Seventh Circuit affirmed the denial of a preliminary injunction against Wisconsin's requirement for FDA authorization before selling electronic nicotine delivery systems. The court held that the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Tobacco Control Act do not preempt state laws regulating the sale of these products.

Civil Constitutional Securities
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Apr 21 2026
11th Cir. 3:24-cv-00318-WWB-MCR Published

Associated Builders and Contractors Florida First Coast Chapter v. General Services Administration

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the denial of a preliminary injunction against President Biden's executive order requiring project labor agreements on federal construction projects. The court held that the plaintiffs were unlikely to succeed on their statutory and constitutional challenges, finding the order falls within the President's broad authority over federal procurement.

Civil Civil Rights - Education
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Apr 21 2026
10th Cir. 1:24-CV-00646-KWR-LF Panel Decision

Sanchez, et al. v. Torrez, et al.

The Tenth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of landowners' Fifth Amendment takings claims, ruling that they failed to state a valid claim for a judicial taking. Although the court found the plaintiffs had standing and that sovereign immunity did not bar the suit, it held that the New Mexico Supreme Court's decision merely clarified existing public easements rather than taking established property rights.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Standing
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