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The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion by the Federal Public Defender to withdraw from representing the defendant. The court dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's judgment in this civil appeal. The panel found no error affecting the lower court's decision after reviewing the briefs and record.
The Tenth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Barry Morphew's civil rights lawsuit, ruling that he failed to plausibly allege a lack of probable cause for his arrest and prosecution. The court held that the arrest affidavit contained sufficient evidence of motive, means, and opportunity to support the murder charges, regardless of the alleged misconduct by investigators.
The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of an immigration order affirming the denial of asylum and related protections. The court held that the agency's adverse credibility determination was supported by substantial evidence due to fraudulent medical documents and material inconsistencies in the petitioner's testimony.
The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review, upholding the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an asylum and Convention Against Torture claim. The court found substantial evidence supported the agency's conclusion that the petitioner could safely relocate within El Salvador to avoid harm.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of David Diaz's civil rights lawsuit, ruling that his claims are barred because they would imply the invalidity of his 1999 conviction. The court further held that the doctrine of res judicata prevents Diaz from relitigating claims he previously brought in a 2001 suit.
The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals decision denying asylum and related relief to Honduran nationals. The court held that substantial evidence supported the agency's finding that the petitioners could safely and reasonably relocate internally within Honduras.
The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of an immigration order, holding that substantial evidence supported the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of asylum and related relief. The court found the petitioners failed to demonstrate past persecution or a well-founded fear of future persecution in Venezuela.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued an opinion in this intellectual property dispute. Judgment has been entered in accordance with the court's decision.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued an opinion in this appeal. Judgment has been entered in accordance with the court's decision.
