Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for the City of Dallas in a civil rights action alleging failure to train. The court held that the plaintiffs could not establish deliberate indifference absent clearly established law.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion by appointed counsel to withdraw from representing Gustavo Armando Amaya. The court dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for review.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's judgment revoking supervised release and imposing imprisonment. The court rejected the appellant's constitutional challenge to the relevant statute as foreclosed by prior precedent.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of an employment discrimination lawsuit brought by a pro se plaintiff. The court held that the plaintiff failed to exhaust administrative remedies for Title VII and ADEA claims and failed to plead sufficient facts for a Section one thousand nine hundred eighty-one claim.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion to withdraw appointed counsel and dismissed the appeal. The court found the appeal presented no nonfrivolous issues for review under the Anders standard.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se plaintiff's employment discrimination and retaliation claims against a charter school system. The court held that the complaint failed to state plausible claims against specific defendants due to its conclusory nature.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the convictions of two defendants involved in a healthcare fraud scheme targeting federal employees and private insurers. The court rejected challenges regarding sufficiency of evidence, prosecutorial conduct, and sentencing enhancements.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed Francis Kerr's illegal-reentry conviction and sentence. The court rejected his claim that the district court's denial of a for-cause juror challenge deprived him of a fair trial.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed summary judgment allowing Wilmington Savings to enforce a Texas home equity loan and foreclose on the property. The court rejected challenges based on service, standing, and limitations.
The Fifth Circuit vacated a district court dismissal of a habeas petition because the petitioner named the wrong respondent. The court held that the proper respondent in a habeas action must be the person who has actual custody over the petitioner.