Correspondent
Breaking news correspondent, covers late-night developments and emergency rulings.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals decision. The court affirmed the lower agency rulings denying asylum, withholding of removal, and Convention Against Torture protection.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals decision. The court found substantial evidence supported the lower tribunal's conclusion that the petitioner did not qualify for asylum, withholding of removal, or relief under the Convention Against Torture.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by Ricardo J. Calderon Lopez. The court held that it lacks jurisdiction over decisions from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals decision. The court found the petitioner failed to exhaust his administrative remedies and did not demonstrate prejudice from any alleged procedural errors.
The Eleventh Circuit held that the federal ban on local regulations that effectively prohibit cellular services applies only to municipal rules, not to individual permit denials. The court vacated the district court's judgment and remanded the case for further proceedings.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal by a veteran seeking an earlier effective date for a special monthly pension. The court held it lacked jurisdiction because the appellant failed to identify any legal error by the Veterans Court.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by a plaintiff challenging a health benefits denial. The court held that the district court's order remanding the determination of benefits to the plan administrator was not a final judgment subject to appellate review.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order dismissing an asylum appeal. The court found the petitioner failed to demonstrate past persecution or a well-founded fear of future persecution.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by Wilco Marsh Buggies and Draglines, Inc. against Weeks Marine, Inc. The dismissal was granted based on a joint stipulation filed by both parties.
The Eleventh Circuit reversed a district court dismissal, holding that an environmental group had standing to challenge a coal ash closure plan. The court also found the claims ripe for review despite arguments about future implementation delays.
