Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order refusing to reopen removal proceedings. The court found the motion to reopen was untimely and failed to demonstrate changed country conditions.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a prisoner's civil rights action alleging claims arising during pretrial detention. The appellate panel concluded that the lower court did not abuse its discretion in denying leave to amend the complaint because such amendment would have been futile.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court order staying a federal civil rights action pending state criminal proceedings. The panel held that the federal court must abstain under the Younger doctrine because the plaintiff failed to demonstrate a valid exception.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court dismissal of a former federal prisoner's challenge to Navy disciplinary proceedings. The appellate court held that the plaintiff failed to identify a final agency action required for subject matter jurisdiction under the Administrative Procedure Act.
The Ninth Circuit granted a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals decision denying relief under the Convention Against Torture. The court found that the Immigration Judge abused his discretion by failing to consider country conditions evidence submitted by the pro se petitioner.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order dismissing asylum claims. The court found substantial evidence supported the agency's determination that the petitioner failed to establish a well-founded fear of future persecution or eligibility for protection under the Convention Against Torture.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling in a prisoner civil rights case. The appellate panel upheld summary judgment on an Eighth Amendment claim and dismissed several other claims for failure to state a plausible cause of action.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se prisoner's civil rights action alleging harassment by prison employees. The court held that the plaintiff failed to allege facts sufficient to state a plausible claim for relief.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court order dismissing a pro se appeal regarding workers' compensation benefits. The panel concluded the case was suitable for decision without oral argument.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment upholding a visa denial based on a finding of marriage fraud. The court held that the agency's determination was supported by substantial evidence of inconsistencies and deceptive conduct by the parties.