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

1,785 decisions
May 7 2026
10th Cir. 2:23-CV-02009-DDC-ADM Panel Decision

Van Horn v. Salvation Army, et al.

The Tenth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a federal civil rights lawsuit filed by a man convicted of disorderly conduct and criminal trespass after refusing to wear a mask in a Salvation Army store. The court held that the private store employees did not act under color of state law and that the judge and prosecutor involved in the state proceedings were protected by absolute immunity.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Qualified Immunity
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May 7 2026
Fed. Cir. 26-1127 Panel Decision

Robles v. Collins

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal from a veteran's claim for disability benefits due to lack of jurisdiction. The court found that the appellant challenged factual determinations rather than presenting a reviewable legal or constitutional issue.

Civil Social Security
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May 7 2026
11th Cir. 2:24-cv-14403-DMM Per Curiam

Brian Terry and Galina Roofener v. Jamila McGee, Code Enforcement Division, John S. Turner, The City of Vero Beach, Florida

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se civil rights complaint alleging municipal code enforcement misconduct. The court held that the plaintiffs failed to state plausible claims under federal statutes and that the complaint was an impermissible shotgun pleading.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983
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May 7 2026
5th Cir. 24-30115 Per Curiam

Nairne v. Landry

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has vacated its prior ruling and remanded the case to the district court. This action follows the United States Supreme Court's recent decision in Louisiana versus Callais.

Civil Civil Rights - Voting
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May 7 2026
8th Cir. 24-3491 Panel Decision

Bolin v. Wilkins

The Eighth Circuit reversed the denial of qualified immunity for one deputy while affirming the lower court's ruling on other officers involved in a jail custody incident. The court found that the use of a taser on a resisting detainee was justified, but the use of pepper spray and other force against non-resisting individuals violated clearly established law.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Qualified Immunity Summary Judgment
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May 6 2026
9th Cir. 3:24-cv-08023-JAT--JFM Unpublished

Gwen v. Cattolico

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a prisoner's civil rights lawsuit alleging deliberate indifference to serious medical needs. The panel concluded the plaintiff failed to allege facts showing defendants disregarded an excessive risk to his health.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983
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