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 14 2026

1:23-cv-03073-SDG Per Curiam

ANDY DESTY v. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se plaintiff's claims against the Georgia Department of Human Services, holding that the agency is protected by Eleventh Amendment sovereign immunity. The court concluded that DHS functions as an arm of the state when enforcing child support laws and that neither the FDCPA nor Section 1983 abrogated this immunity.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983

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Apr 14 2026

0:21-cv-62429-WPD Per Curiam

Monarch Air Group, LLC v. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment in a defamation suit brought by an air charter provider against a national bank. The court held that the bank's statements regarding transaction cancellations were true and protected by qualified privilege.

Civil Securities Summary Judgment

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Apr 14 2026

3:25-cr-00018-WWB-LLL-1 Per Curiam

United States of America v. Fredi Agustin-Vasquez Guardado

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the conviction and sentence of Fredi Agustin-Vasquez Guardado after independent review found no arguable issues of merit. Appointed counsel was granted leave to withdraw following a proper Anders brief filing.

Anders Brief Criminal

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Apr 14 2026

1:22-cr-20438-RNS-3 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. YOANDY ALONSO FIGUEREDO

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by Yoandy Alonso Figueredo because it was filed after the deadline. The court held that the government's motion to dismiss was granted based on the untimely filing of the notice of appeal.

Criminal Other Criminal

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Apr 14 2026

1:22-cv-03620-TCB Per Curiam

Larry Clark, Sr. v. LC Halsten LLC

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a district court judgment dismissing a pro se plaintiff's federal civil rights claims against private landlords and state court judges. The court held that the plaintiff failed to plead sufficient facts to establish that private parties acted under color of state law or that the judges were not immune from suit.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983

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Apr 14 2026

2:23-cr-00309-ECM-SMD-2 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. VANSHUN TRAYWICK

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a defendant's sentence for drug conspiracy despite arguments that the career offender enhancement was improperly applied. The court held that the sentence was substantively reasonable given the defendant's extensive criminal history and the seriousness of the offenses.

Criminal Drug Trafficking Sentencing Guidelines Supervised Release

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Apr 14 2026

8:22-cr-00334-KKM-AEP-1 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. ROGER LEE CALDWELL, JR

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the convictions of Roger Lee Caldwell, Jr., for child pornography offenses and child sexual abuse. The court held that any error in admitting hearsay testimony from a detective was harmless given the overwhelming independent evidence of guilt.

Child Sexual Abuse Material Criminal

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Apr 14 2026

8:24-cr-00372-SDM-NHA-3 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. DANIEL VEGA CABRERA

The Eleventh Circuit granted appointed counsel's motion to withdraw from representing Daniel Vega Cabrera after an independent review found no arguable issues of merit in the appeal. Consequently, the court affirmed Cabrera's convictions and sentences without holding oral argument.

Anders Brief Criminal

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Apr 14 2026

3:24-cr-00286-TES-JTA-1 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. CHRISTOPHER DEMON HOLLOWAY

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the conviction and sentence of Christopher Demon Holloway. The court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in denying Holloway's motion to withdraw his guilty plea and that his appeal waiver was valid.

Criminal Drug Trafficking Sentencing Guidelines

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Apr 14 2026

2:24-cv-00204-SCJ Per Curiam

John P. Curry v. Pickens County Sheriff's Dept, Deputy K. England, Deputy A. Sigman, Deputy B. Tyler, Deputy T. Musgrove, Detective M. Rice

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se civil rights complaint alleging false arrest and malicious prosecution. The court held that the plaintiff abandoned his arguments on appeal by failing to provide legal authority or preserve issues for review.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Statute of Limitations

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