4th Cir.

United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

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

May 21 2026
24-1937 Panel Decision

JOSSELYN GABRIELA RODRIGUEZ-SOLIS v. TODD BLANCHE, Acting Attorney General

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit held that an immigration judge violated a noncitizen's statutory right to counsel by denying a continuance to find new representation. The court vacated the removal order and remanded the case for the Board of Immigration Appeals to consider whether the violation prejudiced the petitioner.

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May 21 2026
24-2143 Panel Decision

McPherson v. Patton

The Fourth Circuit vacated a summary judgment that dismissed a civil rights suit brought by two men wrongfully convicted of murder. The court held that a deceased witness's trial testimony regarding police coercion was admissible and created a triable issue of fact on a fabrication claim.

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May 21 2026
25-2086 Panel Decision

Sessoms v. USHealth Advisors, LLC

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit reversed a district court order denying a motion to compel arbitration in a Telephone Consumer Protection Act case. The appellate court held that the defendant was a third-party beneficiary of an online agreement and could enforce its arbitration clause against the plaintiff.

Civil Consumer Protection
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May 20 2026
26-1273 Per Curiam

In re CAUSTIN LEE MCLAUGHLIN

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by pro se litigant Caustin Lee McLaughlin. The court held that the petitioner failed to demonstrate the extraordinary circumstances required for such relief.

Civil Other Civil
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May 18 2026
25-1630 Per Curiam

Corominal-Leon de Xalin v. Blanche

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order dismissing an asylum claim. The court found substantial evidence supported the agency's determination that the Guatemalan government was able to protect the petitioners from private persecution.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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