8th Cir.

United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

Jun 10 2026

25-1877 Panel Decision

Ginger Headley; Mark Coffelt v. Centurion of Missouri, LLC; Amanda Lake

The Eighth Circuit reversed a district court ruling that allowed a wrongful death and civil rights claim to proceed against correctional officers. The appellate court held that the officers were protected by official and qualified immunity because their duties involved discretion and the complaint failed to plausibly allege deliberate indifference.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Qualified Immunity

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Jun 9 2026

25-1071 Panel Decision

United States of America v. Walter Thornton, Jr

The Eighth Circuit dismissed Walter Thornton's challenge to his revocation sentence as moot because he had already been released from custody. The court nonetheless modified the written revocation judgment to match the district court's oral pronouncement.

Criminal Drug Trafficking Sentencing Guidelines Supervised Release

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Jun 9 2026

25-1926 Panel Decision

United States of America v. Rayford Evans

The Eighth Circuit affirmed Rayford Evans's conviction for attempted sexual exploitation of a minor. The court held that exigent circumstances justified the warrantless seizure of his phone and that the trial evidence was sufficient to support the verdict.

Child Sexual Abuse Material Criminal

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Jun 9 2026

25-2195 Panel Decision

United States of America v. David Torgerson

The Eighth Circuit rejected a facial Second Amendment challenge to the federal ban on firearm possession by unlawful drug users. The panel said existing circuit precedent controls and affirmed the district court's judgment.

Criminal Firearms

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Jun 9 2026

25-1458 Panel Decision

United States of America v. Marco Uribe

The Eighth Circuit affirmed the denial of Marco Uribe's motion for compassionate release under 18 U.S.C. Section 3582(c)(1). The court held that the district court acted within its discretion by relying on the Section 3553(a) factors and Uribe's dangerousness, even though the government agreed he had shown extraordinary and compelling reasons.

Compassionate Release Criminal Firearms Sentencing Guidelines

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Jun 9 2026

25-3174 Panel Decision

Megan H. Cowden v. United States Department of the Treasury; Internal Revenue Service; United States of America

The Eighth Circuit upheld the dismissal of Megan Cowden's suit challenging a federal tax lien. But it modified the judgment to make clear the dismissal was without prejudice because the district court lacked subject matter jurisdiction.

Civil Other Civil

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Jun 8 2026

25-1491 Panel Decision

United States of America v. Del Martinez Evans, Jr

The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's sentencing of Del Martinez Evans, Jr. The court found any error in the career-offender enhancement to be harmless.

Criminal Robbery & Extortion Sentencing Guidelines Supervised Release

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Jun 8 2026

26-1124 Panel Decision

United States of America v. Angela Williams

The Eighth Circuit dismissed Angela Williams' appeal regarding her sentence for identity theft. The court found the appeal waiver in her plea agreement enforceable.

Anders Brief Criminal

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Jun 8 2026

24-2010 Panel Decision

Emmanuel Dwah Tiah v. Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General of the United States

The Eighth Circuit denied Emmanuel Tiah's petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals decision. The court upheld Tiah's removability based on violations of protection orders.

Civil Immigration (Civil)

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Jun 8 2026

25-2984 Panel Decision

Christopher Martin v. NFL Disability Plan; NFL Retirement Plan; Michael B. Miller, Plan Director; Gabriella Brown, Senior Coordinator - Player Benefits; Anita Martin; Legal Representatives of Anita Martin; Colin M. Quinn; Lewanna Bell Lloyd; Judge Krishnan Christopher Jayaram; Judge Christina Dunn Gyllenborg; Leonard Math; Mary R. Wyatt; Tammy Parrott

The Eighth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Christopher Martin's ERISA claim. The court found the claim was time-barred.

Civil ERISA / Employee Benefits

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