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The Ninth Circuit affirmed in part and vacated in part the supervised release conditions imposed on a defendant convicted of child pornography offenses. The court found that two conditions restricting proximity to children were constitutional but struck down a condition prohibiting possession of adult sexual materials as overbroad.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of postjudgment motions filed by Christopher VanHorn. The court held that the district court properly rejected claims of fraud on the court and void judgment based on misconduct in state proceedings.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order dismissing an appeal of a cancellation of removal denial. The court found substantial evidence supported the agency's conclusion that the petitioner's family would not suffer exceptional and extremely unusual hardship if he were removed.
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.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed the conviction of Antonio Dixson for drug trafficking and firearm offenses. The court held that a law enforcement officer with specialized experience may testify as an expert on general drug trafficking practices without being an active participant in the specific investigation.
The Eleventh Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order denying asylum and withholding of removal. The court held that substantial evidence supported the Board's finding that the petitioner failed to prove the Honduran government was unable or unwilling to protect her from domestic violence.
The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment in a Fourth Amendment excessive force claim. The court held that the officers were entitled to qualified immunity because no clearly established law prohibited their use of non-lethal force against the plaintiff.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment for prison officials sued over the Eighth Amendment death of an inmate. The court held that the officers did not act with the deliberate indifference required to establish a constitutional violation.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed the convictions and sentences of three defendants involved in a drug and firearm conspiracy. The court rejected challenges regarding the search warrant, joint trial procedures, and the admission of digital evidence.
The Tenth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for the State of Kansas in a gender discrimination case brought by a former court clerk. The court held that the plaintiff failed to link the alleged hostile work environment and retaliation to her gender.
