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Jul 10 2026
8th Cir. 25-2786 Panel Decision

David Hirsch v. Federal Prison Camp (FPC); Bill Eischen, Duluth Warden or current acting Warden

The Eighth Circuit affirmed the denial of a habeas petition challenging the Bureau of Prisons' calculation of First Step Act time credits. The court held that the Bureau correctly treated the petitioner's sentences as a single aggregate term due to a conviction under Section nineteen eighty-three of Title eighteen of the United States Code.

Constitutional Habeas Corpus - General (28 USC 2241)
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Jul 10 2026
6th Cir. 25-1597 Published

United States v. Thomas

The Sixth Circuit affirmed a district court's sentencing of a defendant who claimed inadequate inquiry into his dissatisfaction with counsel. The court held that the defendant's own statements waived any claim of error and that the record supported the adequacy of the inquiry.

Criminal Sentencing Guidelines
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Jul 10 2026
Fed. Cir. 25-1107 Panel Decision

Limon v. Collins

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal from the Veterans Court due to lack of jurisdiction. The court held that the Veterans Court's remand order was not final and did not satisfy the conditions for immediate review.

Administrative / Agency Review Civil
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Jul 10 2026
6th Cir. 25-1775 Published

United States v. Cornwell

The Sixth Circuit affirmed a federal sentence for a felon in possession of a firearm where the district court declined to specify whether the term would run concurrently or consecutively to an anticipated state sentence. The court held that the district court acted within its discretion due to insufficient information regarding the pending state parole revocation.

Criminal Firearms Sentencing Guidelines
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Jul 9 2026
9th Cir. 22-242 Unpublished

TECUN JIMENEZ V. BLANCHE

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order denying asylum and related relief. The court found substantial evidence supported the agency's conclusion that the petitioner failed to prove past persecution or a well-founded fear of future persecution.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Jul 9 2026
9th Cir. 24-2966 Unpublished

Martinez-Hernandez v. Blanche

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals decision affirming the denial of asylum and related protections. The court found substantial evidence supported the agency's conclusions regarding the petitioner's competency, waiver of claims, and ineligibility for withholding of removal.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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