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 1 2026
25-2021 Unpublished

Cruz Rodriguez v. Blanche

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review challenging an immigration judge's order denying a motion to reopen removal proceedings. The court held that a defective initial Notice to Appear does not automatically allow a noncitizen to rescind an in absentia removal order if a subsequent notice was provided.

Jun 30 2026
21-70075 Unpublished

Efrain Gonzalez-Francisco v. Todd Blanche

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review challenging a Board of Immigration Appeals decision regarding asylum and torture claims. The court found substantial evidence supporting the agency's conclusion that the petitioners failed to prove a nexus to a protected ground or government acquiescence to torture.

Jun 30 2026
25-5768 Unpublished

Diego Diego v. Blanche

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the Board of Immigration Appeals decision denying asylum to a Guatemalan national. The court held that substantial evidence supported the finding that the petitioner failed to prove it would have been futile to report domestic abuse to authorities.

Jun 30 2026
21-1010 Unpublished

Escalante Escobar v. Blanche

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of an immigration order. The court found substantial evidence supported the agency's conclusion that the petitioner failed to prove a nexus between the harm she suffered and a protected ground.

Jun 30 2026
2:24-cv-01570-BJR Unpublished

Timm, et al. v. Ojemann, et al.

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a False Claims Act retaliation claim against Seattle Children's Hospital but reversed the dismissal with prejudice. The court remanded the case for the district court to provide an explanation for denying leave to amend the complaint.