Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion by the Federal Public Defender to withdraw from representing the defendant. The court dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court dismissal of a student's suit alleging disability discrimination and retaliation by a university. The court held that federal disability laws do not immunize students from disciplinary sanctions for harassing faculty members.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court's denial of a motion for mistrial following a juror's reference to an unrelated news article. The appellate court held that the trial judge did not abuse discretion in finding the extrinsic influence caused no prejudice.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed a habeas corpus appeal as moot. The petitioner's scheduled release from federal custody eliminated any live case or controversy regarding his petition.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the conviction of Jeremy Scott Allred for possessing a firearm after a misdemeanor domestic violence conviction. The court held that the federal statute prohibiting such possession aligns with the nation's historical tradition of disarming individuals who pose a threat to public safety.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed the appeal as moot because the defendant had completed his prison term. The court also denied the appointed attorney's motion to withdraw as unnecessary.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se plaintiff's civil rights claims against Texas state officials. The court held that the complaint relied on conclusory allegations and failed to state a valid claim for relief.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed a sentence under the federal immigration statute 8 U.S.C. Section 1326. The court held that the defendant's constitutional challenge to the statute was foreclosed by existing Supreme Court precedent.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied a petition for review regarding a disability compensation calculation under the Longshoremen and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. The court affirmed that the Benefits Review Board's determination of the claimant's average weekly wage was supported by substantial evidence.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals decision. The court affirmed the lower agency findings that the petitioner failed to establish a nexus for asylum claims and that substantial evidence supported the denial of Convention Against Torture protection.