Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court dismissal of an immigration appeal where the plaintiff failed to properly plead a statutory interpretation challenge. The court held that the plaintiff's complaint did not provide fair notice of a claim regarding the agency's legal standard for cohabitation.
The Fourth Circuit reversed a district court dismissal based on equitable mootness in a simple Chapter 13 bankruptcy case. The court affirmed the bankruptcy court's denial of the debtor's first plan due to a lack of good faith.
The Fourth Circuit vacated summary judgment in a Fourth Amendment excessive force case, holding that genuine disputes of material fact exist regarding the reasonableness of a vehicle ramming and shooting. The court ruled that a reasonable jury could find the force used was not objectively justified given the suspect was unarmed and the circumstances did not pose an immediate threat.
The Fourth Circuit denied a certificate of appealability and dismissed Edward Moore, Jr.'s appeal from his § 2255 denial because he failed to make a substantial showing that reasonable jurists could find the district court's assessment debatable or wrong. The court independently reviewed the record and found no constitutional error warranting further review, leaving the district court's denial of relief in place.
The Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal by former employees challenging a district court order that maintained a stay of litigation pending arbitration. The court held that the order was not appealable because it effectively directed the parties to proceed with arbitration rather than denying a motion to compel it.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed the enforcement of a Danish arbitral award against a U.S. subcontractor, rejecting arguments that applying Danish law violated U.S. public policy. The court held that the arbitration panel was properly composed under the parties' agreement and that the appellant failed to meet the heavy burden required to invoke the public policy exception.
The Fourth Circuit vacated a preliminary injunction against the Social Security Administration. The case is remanded for further proceedings.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied a petition for review of an immigration order. The court found that the petitioners forfeited key asylum claims and failed to exhaust due process arguments before the Board of Immigration Appeals.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for school officials and law enforcement in a civil rights lawsuit brought by a middle school student. The court held that a school official's search of the student's phone and subsequent questioning did not violate the Fourth or Fifth Amendments.