Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a pro se plaintiff's complaint alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Eighth Amendment. The court held that the plaintiff failed to adequately allege deliberate indifference required to hold government entities liable for disability discrimination.
The Eleventh Circuit reversed the district court's ruling on the constitutionality of Alabama's nitrogen hypoxia execution protocol. The court found that the protocol presents a substantial risk of serious harm.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the convictions and life sentences of Justin Case Lebarron for drug trafficking offenses resulting in death. The court held that the penalty enhancement under 21 U.S.C. § 841(b)(1)(C) applies without requiring proof of proximate cause.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of FTCA claims due to failure to properly present them within the statutory period. The court found that emails sent by the plaintiffs' law firm did not satisfy the presentation requirement.
The Eleventh Circuit vacated and remanded two district court injunctions under the Voting Rights Act. The decision follows recent Supreme Court actions requiring reconsideration in light of new precedent.
The Eleventh Circuit denied Woff Senatus's petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision. The court concluded that Senatus's Florida conviction qualifies as a crime of violence, justifying his removal.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the convictions of Alexander Sierra La Torres for conspiracy to import cocaine. The court found no plain error in the plea colloquy process.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment in favor of the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority. Diana Lugo's claims of discrimination and retaliation were dismissed due to insufficient evidence.
The Eleventh Circuit denied Jashim Uddin's petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision. Uddin failed to demonstrate that the Bangladeshi government was unwilling or unable to protect him from private actors.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Glenn Cohen's medical malpractice claim against the Department of Veteran Affairs. The court found that Cohen failed to challenge one of the district court's grounds for dismissal, leading to the affirmation.