June 10, 2026·24-1463·Panel Decision·Per Curiam·By Aisha Johnson
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a decision by the Merit Systems Protection Board. This nonprecedential ruling resolves a petition for review filed by Shawn Burns against the Department of Homeland Security.
Background
Petitioner Shawn Burns sought review of a Merit Systems Protection Board decision in a dispute with the Department of Homeland Security.
The court’s reasoning
The court issued a per curiam judgment without providing written reasoning in this nonprecedential order.
What it means going forward
The Merit Systems Protection Board’s decision remains in effect.
