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The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit dismissed portions of an appeal regarding qualified immunity while affirming the denial of immunity on other claims. The court held that it lacked jurisdiction to review Heck doctrine arguments and factual disputes, but found that genuine issues of material fact precluded summary judgment on Brady and malicious prosecution claims.
The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of an immigration order dismissing claims for asylum and relief under the Convention Against Torture. The court found substantial evidence supported the lower agencies' conclusion that the petitioners failed to prove a nexus between their alleged persecution and a protected ground.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed a sentence imposed after the mandatory revocation of supervised release. The court held that the district court did not plainly err by considering the need to promote respect for the law as a dominant sentencing factor.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed the convictions and sentence of a defendant convicted of drug-related offenses and maintaining a drug premises. The court found sufficient evidence to support the jury's verdict and determined the district court did not clearly err in applying the drug-house sentencing enhancement.
The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit issued an errata sheet to correct minor typographical errors in its opinion. The corrections address specific word replacements on pages thirteen, thirty-six, and forty-two of the original text.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals decision. The court held that the petitioner failed to meet the regulatory requirements for dismissing removal proceedings and did not exhaust his administrative remedies.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court judgment awarding compensation to a homeowner whose property was damaged by police during a hostage rescue. The court held that the necessity exception to the federal Takings Clause does not bar recovery under the Texas Constitution.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the Patent Trial and Appeal Board's decision that a patent for measuring roof dimensions using aerial imagery was obvious. The court held that prior art references taught the claimed user-acceptance limitations, even under the appellant's proposed interpretation.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit summarily affirmed a dismissal for lack of jurisdiction. The court held that the Tucker Act limits the Court of Federal Claims to claims for money damages.
The Ninth Circuit granted in part and denied in part a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals decision denying asylum and withholding of removal. The court remanded the case for further proceedings regarding family-based claims but affirmed the denial of claims based on race and imputed political opinion.
