9th Cir.

United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

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

Jul 16 2026
3:23-cv-00474- Published

Knife Rights, Inc. v. Bonta

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for panel rehearing and rehearing en banc in a Second Amendment challenge to California's switchblade regulations. The panel previously affirmed summary judgment for the state, ruling that the law constitutionally prohibits the concealed carry of switchblade knives.

Jul 16 2026
2:21-cr-00225-TLN-1 Unpublished

USA v. Celaya

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit dismissed an appeal by a defendant who challenged his sentence. The court held that the defendant had waived his right to appeal under the terms of his plea agreement.

Jul 16 2026
21-1270 Unpublished

Rodriguez-Cornejo v. Blanche

The Ninth Circuit granted the petition in part and denied it in part regarding an immigration appeal. The court remanded the case for reconsideration of a withholding of removal claim while affirming the denial of asylum and Convention Against Torture protection.

Jul 16 2026
2:22-cv-05961-MCS-JPR Unpublished

Talkdesk, Inc. v. Pham

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that granted summary judgment to Talkdesk, Inc. against its former employee Andrew Pham for breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract. The appellate court also upheld the denial of Pham's request to amend his answer and the entry of a default judgment against him.