Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review challenging the denial of asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture. The court found substantial evidence supported the agency's determination that the petitioner did not suffer past persecution or face a well-founded fear of future persecution.
The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review seeking asylum and related relief for Russian nationals, upholding the Board of Immigration Appeals' finding that the evidence did not compel a conclusion of persecution. The court held that the Immigration Judge properly applied the cumulative-effect standard and that the record failed to show an objectively well-founded fear of future persecution.
The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review challenging the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of asylum and withholding of removal. The court held that substantial evidence supported the agency's finding that the petitioner did not experience persecution severe enough to qualify for protection.
The Ninth Circuit held that the National Voter Registration Act does not grant the public a right to access raw statewide voter registration lists. Although the court affirmed that the plaintiff had standing and that the claim was ripe, it ruled that the statute only mandates disclosure of records concerning the implementation of list maintenance programs, not the lists themselves.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment in a civil rights action involving a search of car dealerships. The court held that law enforcement officers were entitled to qualified immunity despite allegations of judicial deception and an overbroad warrant.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a putative class action alleging that Facebook's design incited violence against the Rohingya in Myanmar. The court held that Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act bars claims treating Meta as a publisher of third-party content, even when the platform's algorithms recommend such content.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a bankruptcy court ruling that Clearcom, Inc. breached its contractual obligations to the Paniolo Cable Company debtor. The court also upheld the denial of a motion for reconsideration regarding the availability of witness testimony.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a bankruptcy court ruling that Clearcom, Inc. breached its contractual obligations and was unjustly enriched regarding access to undersea telecommunications infrastructure. The court found sufficient evidence that the Master Services Agreement and Emergency Service Order remained in effect when Clearcom made its settlement guarantee.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of an immigration order. The court found substantial evidence supporting the Board of Immigration Appeals' rejection of asylum and Convention Against Torture claims.
The Ninth Circuit reviewed a pro se complaint alleging First Amendment retaliation by law enforcement officials. The court affirmed dismissal of claims against one official but reversed dismissal of claims against another, finding sufficient allegations of retaliation without probable cause.