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 15 2026
8th Cir. 25-2899 Panel Decision

Female Athletes United v. Keith M. Ellison

The Eighth Circuit affirmed the denial of a preliminary injunction, holding that Female Athletes United lacks a private right of action to enforce Title IX regulations alleging disparate impact. The court ruled that Title IX only permits private suits for claims of intentional sex discrimination, not for policies that neutrally applied but allegedly disadvantage female athletes.

Civil Civil Rights - Education Fourteenth Amendment - Equal Protection
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Apr 15 2026
11th Cir. 6:21-cv-00164-RBD-DCI Published

The Lane Construction Corporation v. Skanska USA Civil Southeast, Inc.

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's judgment, holding that Skanska and Granite did not breach fiduciary duties or contract terms by rejecting Lane's proposal to abandon the joint venture. The court concluded that the defendants acted in the joint venture's best interests rather than succumbing to alleged conflicts of interest regarding their parent company's financial ties.

Civil Civil Rights - Voting
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Apr 15 2026
8th Cir. 24-2711 Panel Decision

Nuuh Amir Na’im v. James Beck, Doctor, Arkansas Department of Corrections/Wellpath (Cummins Unit)(originally names as Beck); Carol Chisom, RN, Director of Nurses, Arkansas Depar...

The Eighth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for prison medical staff, ruling that an inmate failed to exhaust administrative remedies for claims regarding a dislocated finger. The court held that the inmate's grievances did not specifically name the individual defendants or address the specific delays alleged, leaving the claims unexhausted under the PLRA.

Civil Civil Rights - PLRA / Prisoner Summary Judgment
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Apr 15 2026
11th Cir. 1:21-cv-01280-VMC Published

Multimedia Technologies, Inc. v. City of Atlanta, Georgia

The Eleventh Circuit vacated a district court ruling that struck down a portion of Atlanta's 1982 sign code, holding that the challenged provision is content-neutral rather than content-based. The appellate court remanded the case for the lower court to apply intermediate scrutiny to determine if the restriction is narrowly tailored to a significant government interest.

Civil Civil Rights - ADA / Other Standing
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Apr 15 2026
1st Cir. 23-1871 Panel Decision

UNITED STATES v. JOSÉ CARTAGENA, t/n José Ruben Cartagena-Rodríguez

The First Circuit vacated a conviction for unlawful force because the government introduced a hearsay statement from an unavailable victim, violating the Sixth Amendment Confrontation Clause. The court affirmed the remaining convictions for obstruction and falsifying records, which were supported by sufficient evidence, and remanded for a new trial limited to the vacated count.

Criminal Fourth Amendment - Search & Seizure Obstruction of Justice Sixth Amendment - Confrontation Clause
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Apr 15 2026
11th Cir. 1:21-cv-04531-TWT Per Curiam

K. JEFF CARNEY, M.D., PHARM.D v. EMORY UNIVERSITY

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment for Emory University, holding that requiring a physician to undergo leadership coaching did not constitute a prohibited medical examination under the ADA. The court reasoned that the coaching focused on professional conduct and conflict resolution rather than inquiries into physical or mental impairments.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Summary Judgment
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Apr 15 2026
11th Cir. 1:23-cv-24740-EA Per Curiam

MARK T. STINSON v. WAYNE HADDIX d.b.a. Ventures Partnership AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC SHELBY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Eleventh Circuit dismissed an appeal sua sponte because the district court's denial of a Rule 60(b) motion regarding a venue transfer was not a final, appealable order. The court held that since the underlying litigation remains pending, the ruling is reviewable only after a final judgment on the merits.

Civil Consumer Protection
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Apr 15 2026
11th Cir. 9:22-cv-81914-WM Per Curiam

ROMADE ASSET PARTNERS, L.P. v. PRESCOTT LESTER

The Eleventh Circuit dismissed an appeal concerning interim orders in a partition of heirs property action because the district court had not yet issued a final judgment. The court held that Florida's Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act requires further judicial action beyond valuation and buyout notices before an appeal can proceed.

Civil Real Property
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Apr 15 2026
11th Cir. 1:21-cv-04531-TWT Per Curiam

K. JEFF CARNEY, M.D., PHARM.D v. EMORY UNIVERSITY

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment for Emory University, holding that requiring a physician to undergo leadership coaching did not constitute a prohibited medical examination under the ADA. The court reasoned that the coaching was focused on professional skills rather than inquiries into physical or mental impairments.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Summary Judgment
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Apr 15 2026
11th Cir. 1:21-cv-04531-TWT Per Curiam

K. JEFF CARNEY, M.D., PHARM.D v. EMORY UNIVERSITY

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment for Emory University, holding that requiring a physician to undergo leadership coaching did not constitute a prohibited medical examination under the ADA. The court reasoned that the record failed to support a reasonable inference that the coaching involved inquiries into physical or mental impairments.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment
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