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
Mar 17 2026
10th Cir. 4:23-CV-00255-CVE-CDL Panel Decision

HUA JIANG v. CITY OF TULSA

The Tenth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for the City of Tulsa, ruling that a plaintiff failed to prove that the city's stated reason for hiring a less qualified candidate was pretext for age and race discrimination. The court held that procedural irregularities in the hiring process and the city's subsequent policy changes did not demonstrate discriminatory animus where the employer honestly believed the candidate possessed superior leadership experience.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Summary Judgment
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Mar 17 2026
5th Cir. 25-60163 Panel Decision

United States of America Plaintiff— v. Elijah Porter Defendant—

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the denial of Elijah Porter's motion to suppress evidence, holding that license plate reader data does not constitute a Fourth Amendment search. The court further ruled that the traffic stop was supported by reasonable suspicion and that the firearm was lawfully seized under the plain view doctrine.

Constitutional Fourth Amendment - Search & Seizure Second Amendment
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Mar 16 2026
9th Cir. 2:24-cv-01348-CDS-EJY Unanimous

Kasey Carroll v. S. Corsaro, et al.

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se plaintiff's civil rights lawsuit because he failed to comply with district court orders. The court held that the district court acted within its discretion under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(b) and that the plaintiff waived any objections to the magistrate judge's report by failing to raise them.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983
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Mar 16 2026
9th Cir. 2:18-cv-00374-WBS-JDP Unpublished

RODNEY BROOKS v. S. LEE, Correctional Lieutenant; S BEASLEY; J. LEE; E. ARNOLD, Warden

The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's summary judgment in a prisoner's civil rights case, ruling that the lower court did not abuse its discretion in denying motions to reopen discovery. The appellate court held that the appellant failed to demonstrate the diligence required to justify additional discovery or show that such discovery would have prevented summary judgment.

Civil Civil Rights - PLRA / Prisoner Civil Rights - Section 1983 Summary Judgment
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Mar 16 2026
9th Cir. 3:23-cv-02235-RSH-JLB Unpublished

John Henry Yablonsky v. Alford, Teacher; California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; et al.

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a California state prisoner's pro se lawsuit alleging First Amendment retaliation. The court held that the plaintiff failed to allege sufficient facts to establish a plausible causal connection between his protected conduct and the adverse actions taken against him.

Civil Civil Rights - PLRA / Prisoner
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