Decisions

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Mar 10 2026
10th Cir. 1:23-CV-02728-REB Panel Decision

Dekovic v. Rubio

The Tenth Circuit held that a child of a lawful permanent resident who is a minor under the Child Status Protection Act on the day their parent naturalizes retains their status as a minor child for visa purposes. The court rejected the government's argument that naturalization instantly transforms the child into an adult, aligning with sister circuits to prevent immediate deportation and lengthy visa delays.

Civil Civil Rights - Voting
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Mar 10 2026
10th Cir. 1:24-CV-00913-RMR Panel Decision

Gays Against Groomers v. Garcia

The Tenth Circuit held that federal courts lack jurisdiction to review the procedural rules adopted by state legislative bodies for their own deliberations. The court affirmed the dismissal of the suit against state legislators, reasoning that such internal parliamentary procedures are protected from judicial inquiry under principles of separation of powers and legislative immunity.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Civil Rights - Section 1983
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Mar 10 2026
3rd Cir. 25-1750 Panel Decision

J’AMY KLUENDER v. UNITED STATES LIABILITY INSURANCE CO., INC

The Third Circuit affirmed summary judgment for an insurance company against a former employee who alleged wrongful termination and failure to accommodate due to thyroid cancer. The court held that the employee failed to prove a public policy exception to at-will employment and could not establish pretext for retaliation or the ability to perform essential job functions.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Summary Judgment
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Mar 10 2026
3rd Cir. 25-2582 Panel Decision

FRANK NELLOM v. COMMISSIONER SOCIAL SECURITY

The Third Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Frank Nellom's complaint for failure to exhaust administrative remedies before seeking judicial review of his Social Security benefits. The court held that without a final decision from the Commissioner, the District Court lacked subject matter jurisdiction to hear the case.

Civil Social Security
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Mar 10 2026
1st Cir. 25-1448 Panel Decision

CLARIXA MALDONADO-RUIZ v. PAMELA J. BONDI Attorney General

The First Circuit denied a petition for review of an asylum denial, ruling that the petitioner failed to prove past persecution or a sufficient causal link between the harm she suffered and her claimed sexual orientation. The court further held that the petitioner did not demonstrate that the Honduran government was unwilling or unable to protect her from private actors.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Mar 10 2026
United States Court… 24-5172 Panel Decision

MONTE A. ROSE, JR v. ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR., SECRETARY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

The D.C. Circuit dismissed Indiana's appeal of a district court order remanding a Medicaid dispute to HHS because the remand order was not a final decision under 28 U.S.C. § 1291. The court held that the order left the core dispute unresolved for further agency proceedings, and no exceptions to the finality rule applied.

Appellate Jurisdiction Civil Tax (Civil)
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