Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's denial of a sentencing adjustment for a defendant involved in a liquor theft scheme. The court held that the defendant was ineligible for the adjustment because the robbery was interrupted by a 911 call rather than voluntary abandonment.
The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review challenging an immigration judge's denial of asylum and withholding of removal. The court found the petitioner waived her right to counsel and failed to provide substantial evidence of government acquiescence to torture.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court decision upholding an Administrative Law Judge's denial of supplemental security income benefits. The panel held that substantial evidence supported the ALJ's assessment of the claimant's residual functional capacity and medical opinions.
The Ninth Circuit vacated a district court order remanding a civil case to state court due to an insufficient amount in controversy. The appellate court held that the district court erred by excluding civil penalties and attorneys' fees from the jurisdictional threshold calculation without providing the defendant a fair opportunity to prove the amount.
The Ninth Circuit vacated a district court order remanding a case to state court due to an incorrect calculation of the amount in controversy. The appellate court held that the district court erred by excluding civil penalties and attorneys' fees from the jurisdictional threshold without providing the defendant a fair opportunity to prove the amount.
The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review challenging the denial of asylum and withholding of removal for two Peruvian nationals. The court found substantial evidence supported the agency's conclusion that the petitioners failed to prove a nexus between their harm and a protected social group.
The Ninth Circuit granted a petition for review and remanded an immigration case where the Board of Immigration Appeals affirmed an Immigration Judge's decision. The court found the Immigration Judge abused its discretion by pretermitting applications for asylum and related relief without providing adequate notice of biometrics obligations.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's order revoking Mario Jones's term of supervised release. The panel found no abuse of discretion given the evidence of multiple violations, including drug offenses and a threat against a probation officer.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by firefighters terminated for refusing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The court held that the state agency is immune from suit and that the individual official is protected by qualified immunity.
The Ninth Circuit granted a petition for review regarding the denial of counsel to an immigration petitioner. The court remanded the case for a new hearing after finding the immigration judge failed to provide a reasonable time to secure legal representation.