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.

Apr 13 2026
2:23-cr-00024- Published

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. KOBY DON WILLIAMS

The Ninth Circuit affirmed Koby Don Williams's conviction for attempted online enticement of a minor but vacated his sentence due to a procedural error in applying a sentencing enhancement. The court held that the district court failed to make the specific factual findings required to support an obstruction of justice enhancement based on the defendant's trial testimony.

Criminal Obstruction of Justice Sentencing Guidelines
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Apr 13 2026
3:21-cv-01799- Published

MOHAMMAD FARSHAD ABDOLLAH NIA v. BANK OF AMERICA, N.A

The Ninth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for Bank of America, holding that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act shields financial institutions from liability for good-faith compliance programs based on OFAC guidelines. The court ruled that the liability shield applies to actions permitted by regulatory guidance, not just those strictly compelled by the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations.

Criminal Money Laundering Summary Judgment
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Apr 13 2026
24-7511 Unpublished

FLORDILIA SUCELY MIRANDA-REYES; S.P.M. v. TODD BLANCHE, Acting Attorney General

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of an immigration order, upholding the Board of Immigration Appeals' rejection of asylum and Convention Against Torture claims. The court found that the petitioners' fear of gang violence was motivated by economic debt rather than a protected ground, and the alleged abuse did not meet the legal threshold for torture.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Apr 13 2026
4:24-cv-00396-HSG Unpublished

SALAH UDDIN v. TD AMERITRADE, INC

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's order confirming a FINRA arbitration award against Salah Uddin. The court held that Uddin failed to demonstrate that arbitrator misconduct or procedural errors prejudiced his rights under the Federal Arbitration Act.

Civil Contract
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Apr 13 2026
23-414 Unpublished

Diego Saul Rivas-Monge v. Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General

The Ninth Circuit denied Diego Saul Rivas-Monge's petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision to deny his claims for asylum, withholding of removal, and Convention Against Torture relief. The court held that the agency's factual findings were supported by substantial evidence, concluding that the petitioner's alleged harms did not rise to the level of persecution or torture.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Apr 13 2026
23-2109 Unpublished

MARITZA ISABEL LOPEZ ESCOBAR v. TODD BLANCHE, Acting Attorney General

The Ninth Circuit denied Maritza Isabel Lopez Escobar's petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision rejecting her claims for asylum and protection under the Convention Against Torture. The court held that substantial evidence supported the agency's finding that she failed to prove past persecution and that her claims regarding future harm and CAT relief were unexhausted.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Apr 13 2026
20-71270 Unpublished

WAYNER BAUDILIO CANO-CARDONA v. TODD BLANCHE, Acting Attorney General

The Ninth Circuit denied Wayner Baudilio Cano-Cardona's petitions for review, upholding the Board of Immigration Appeals' refusal to grant asylum and related relief. The court found that gang recruitment attempts were motivated by criminal intent rather than a protected ground, and that the petitioner failed to meet the legal standards for withholding of removal or Convention Against Torture protection.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Apr 13 2026
3:24-cv-02724-RFL Unpublished

Gretchen Shanahan v. IXL Learning, Inc.

The Ninth Circuit reversed a district court's denial of a motion to compel arbitration, holding that the burden of proving involuntary acceptance of terms lies with the parents, not the company. However, the court affirmed that the school districts were not authorized agents to bind parents to the arbitration clause.

Civil Insurance
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