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.

Apr 27 2026
1:24-cv-20441-DPG Per Curiam

U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee of J.P. Morgan Alternative Loan Trust 2006-S4, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates v. Fernando V. Rivabem, Liset Rivabem

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the denial of attorneys' fees to homeowners whose foreclosure case was dismissed due to the lender's failure to serve process within the required timeframe. The court held that a procedural dismissal without prejudice does not constitute a victory on the merits required to trigger fee-shifting statutes under Florida law.

Civil Real Property
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Apr 27 2026
3:24-cr-00058-TKW-1 Per Curiam

United States v. Kennedy

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a defendant's sentence for drug trafficking offenses involving firearms and a premises used for distribution. The court held that the district court did not plainly err in applying sentencing enhancements for possessing a firearm and maintaining a premises for drug distribution.

Criminal Drug Trafficking Sentencing Guidelines
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Apr 27 2026
3:24-cr-00058-TKW-1 Per Curiam

United States v. David Gerome Kennedy

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed David Gerome Kennedy's 180-month sentence for drug conspiracy and possession, rejecting his claim that the district court plainly erred in applying sentencing enhancements for firearm possession and maintaining a premises for drug distribution. The court found sufficient evidence that Kennedy possessed firearms related to his drug trafficking and used the Milton residence as a primary site for distributing controlled substances.

Criminal Drug Trafficking Firearms Sentencing Guidelines
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Apr 27 2026
1:23-cr-20385-CMA-2 Per Curiam

United States v. Henriquez

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed convictions under the Maritime Drug Law Enforcement Act for drug trafficking occurring within Colombia's Exclusive Economic Zone. The court rejected arguments that the statute is unconstitutional or lacks jurisdictional nexus, holding that the vessel was stateless because the master failed to claim nationality.

Criminal Drug Trafficking
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Apr 27 2026
1:23-cr-20385-CMA-2 Per Curiam

United States v. Henriquez

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed drug trafficking convictions under the Maritime Drug Law Enforcement Act, rejecting challenges that the statute lacks constitutional authority over offenses in foreign Exclusive Economic Zones. The court held that the vessel was subject to U.S. jurisdiction because the master failed to claim nationality, and that foreign cooperation does not strip American courts of authority.

Criminal Drug Trafficking
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Apr 27 2026
1:23-cr-20385-CMA-2 Per Curiam

United States v. Henriquez

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed convictions under the Maritime Drug Law Enforcement Act for drug trafficking within a foreign nation's exclusive economic zone. The court rejected challenges regarding statutory jurisdiction, foreign cooperation, and due process rights.

Criminal Drug Trafficking
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Apr 27 2026
1:24-cv-20441-DPG Per Curiam

Non-Argument Calendar U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as Trustee of J.P. Morgan Alternative Loan Trust 2006-S4 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates v. FERNANDO V. RIVABEM LISET RIVABEM

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a district court order denying attorneys' fees to borrowers in a foreclosure dispute. The court held that dismissing a case for failure to serve process within the required timeframe does not make the defendants prevailing parties under Florida law.

Civil Real Property
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Apr 27 2026
1:23-cr-20385-CMA-2 Per Curiam

United States v. Henriquez

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed convictions under the Maritime Drug Law Enforcement Act for drug trafficking on a vessel in a foreign exclusive economic zone. The court rejected arguments regarding jurisdiction, vagueness, and due process violations.

Criminal Drug Trafficking
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Apr 27 2026
8:24-cr-00098-MSS-CPT-2 Per Curiam

United States v. Garcia

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the convictions and sentences of Noel Alredo Garcia following an Anders brief filed by appointed appellate counsel. The court granted the motion to withdraw after an independent review found no arguable issues of merit in the appeal.

Anders Brief Criminal
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