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 28 2026
1:23-cv-00389- Published

PUBLIC INTEREST LEGAL FOUNDATION, INC. V. NAGO

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.

Civil Civil Rights - Voting FOIA
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Apr 28 2026
24-7677 Unpublished

Olivarez Morales, et al. v. Blanche

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.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Apr 28 2026
4:22-cv-00051- Published

DOE 1, ET AL. V. META PLATFORMS, INC.

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.

Civil Constitutional Labor
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Apr 28 2026
25-2900 Unpublished

In re PANIOLO CABLE COMPANY LLC Debtor

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.

Bankruptcy Civil Summary Judgment
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Apr 28 2026
25-4077 Unpublished

Castro Galarraga 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 supporting the Board of Immigration Appeals' rejection of asylum and Convention Against Torture claims.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Apr 28 2026
3:24-cv-08073-KML-MTM Unpublished

Drew v. County of Yavapai

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.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983
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Apr 27 2026
24-5290 Unpublished

Castro-Lopez, Et Al. v. Blanche

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review challenging the dismissal of asylum applications due to failure to provide biometrics. The court found the Board of Immigration Appeals did not abuse its discretion and that due process rights were not violated.

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Apr 27 2026
24-7462 Unpublished

Chavez Garcia, Et Al. v. Blanche

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals decision. The court found substantial evidence supporting the agency's conclusion that the petitioners failed to establish a nexus between their claimed harm and a protected ground.

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