11th Cir.

United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

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

Mar 31 2026
8:24-cv-01528-SDM-AEP Per Curiam

JAMES M. HEYWARD v. DIANA MORELAND

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a federal lawsuit challenging a state court foreclosure judgment, ruling that the Rooker-Feldman doctrine bars federal courts from acting as appellate bodies over state court decisions. The court further held that absolute judicial immunity protects state judges from liability for official acts, even when the plaintiff alleges the judge lacked a proper oath of office.

Civil Civil Rights - Voting
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Mar 31 2026
4:24-cr-00039-CDL-CHW-1 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. ANTONIO BELL

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed Antonio Bell's 165-month sentence, ruling that the district court correctly applied a four-level sentencing enhancement for possessing a firearm in connection with methamphetamine distribution. The court further held that the sentence was substantively reasonable because the district court properly weighed the statutory factors under 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a).

Criminal Drug Trafficking Firearms Sentencing Guidelines
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Mar 31 2026
4:23-cv-00019-TKW-MAF Per Curiam

KENNETH MARK POHLMANN v. LISA NOLES AMELIA HILL

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment for a prison nurse, ruling that her management of an inmate's irritable bowel syndrome did not constitute deliberate indifference under the Eighth Amendment. The court held that the record demonstrated consistent medical evaluation and treatment, distinguishing a disagreement over care from constitutional violation.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Eighth Amendment - Cruel & Unusual Summary Judgment
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Mar 31 2026
7:24-cr-00008-WLS-ALS-1 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. TAVIO JAVON MCNEARY, JR

The Eleventh Circuit summarily affirmed Tavio McNeary's conviction for felon-in-possession, rejecting his challenge to the sentencing enhancement based on a prior marijuana conviction. The court held that binding precedent requires applying state law to define a controlled substance offense, even when the substance is no longer controlled under federal law.

Criminal Drug Trafficking Sentencing Guidelines
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Mar 31 2026
5:21-cr-00002-LGW-BWC-2 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. DAVEY GREEN

The Eleventh Circuit granted appointed counsel's motion to withdraw from representing Davey Green after an independent review found no arguable issues of merit in his appeal. Consequently, the court affirmed Green's conviction and sentence for distributing a controlled substance without addressing specific legal arguments.

Anders Brief Criminal
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Mar 31 2026
1:24-cv-00021-MW-MAF Per Curiam

JOSHUA I. MARTINEZ v. MAYO CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION SECRETARY, FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a prisoner's Equal Protection claim challenging a prison policy delaying sex-offender therapy eligibility. The court held that the plaintiff failed to plead sufficient factual allegations to show invidious discrimination or that he was similarly situated to other prisoners who received more favorable treatment.

Civil Securities
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