Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling denying a prisoner's habeas corpus petition. The court held that the Bureau of Prisons retains authority to discipline inmates at the Administrative Maximum Facility and revoke earned good conduct time.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit affirmed the district court's judgment in an employment discrimination case. The court held that the plaintiff failed to present objective evidence of disparate treatment or knowledge of protected activity required for a retaliation claim.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit dismissed an appeal challenging a denial of qualified immunity in a Fourth Amendment case. The court held that it lacked jurisdiction because the defendant's arguments relied on a factual dispute rather than a pure question of law.
The Tenth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a pro se plaintiff's civil rights claims due to service of process defects and failure to state a claim. The court also upheld the denial of the plaintiff's motions for extensions of time to appeal under Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure four and six.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit denied a certificate of appealability to an Oklahoma prisoner seeking to challenge his murder conviction. The court held that the prisoner's federal habeas petition was untimely and failed to meet the actual innocence gateway despite presenting new affidavits.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by Peter Pham following his guilty plea. The court enforced an appeal waiver included in Pham's plea agreement, noting that the defendant did not oppose the government's motion.
The Tenth Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment against plaintiffs alleging municipal liability for inmate sexual abuse. The court held that the plaintiffs failed to prove the sheriffs acted with deliberate indifference because they could not establish a pattern of unconstitutional sexual violations.
The Tenth Circuit reviewed a Lanham Act claim alleging false advertising regarding grain-free pet food. The court affirmed the dismissal of claims against veterinarians but reversed the dismissal of claims against the pet food manufacturer.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit denied a prisoner's motion to proceed in forma pauperis. The court held that the plaintiff failed to demonstrate that the relief he sought would redress the alleged imminent danger of serious physical injury.
The Tenth Circuit affirmed a seven-year prison sentence for a felon convicted of firearm possession. The court held that the district court did not plainly err in applying a sentencing enhancement based on the defendant's prior drug convictions.