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May 22 2026
United States Court… 24-5193 Panel Decision

Narragansett Indian Tribe v. McMaster

The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that the Federal Highway Administration adequately consulted with the Narragansett Indian Tribe regarding a bridge reconstruction project. The court held that the Tribe was not a required signatory to the programmatic agreement because the affected historic properties were not on tribal land.

Civil Civil Rights - Education Standing Summary Judgment
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May 22 2026
9th Cir. 25-4889 Unpublished

Castillo-Ortiz v. Blanche

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals decision affirming the denial of cancellation of removal. The court found substantial evidence supported the denial and that the petitioner failed to exhaust his challenge to a motion to suppress.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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May 22 2026
United States Court… 24-7068 Panel Decision

Castillo Butters v. National Academy of Sciences

The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reversed the dismissal of defamation and false light claims against the National Academy of Sciences. The court affirmed the dismissal of a separate defamation by implication claim while remanding the case for further proceedings on the remaining counts.

Civil Securities
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May 22 2026
9th Cir. 13492-20 Unpublished

Harty, Et Al. v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the Tax Court's denial of motions to seal documents containing taxpayer return information. The court held that the transactional relationship exception to confidentiality rules applied because the disputed facts were undisputed and the documents directly related to the resolution of the tax proceedings.

Civil Tax (Civil)
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May 22 2026
9th Cir. 25-2590 Unpublished

Diaz v. Blanche

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals decision. The court affirmed the lower agency rulings denying asylum, withholding of removal, and Convention Against Torture protection.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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May 22 2026
9th Cir. 25-966 Unpublished

Barbosa Gordillo v. Blanche

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals decision. The court found the petitioner failed to exhaust his administrative remedies and did not demonstrate prejudice from any alleged procedural errors.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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