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The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued an opinion in this civil rights appeal. The court has entered judgment in accordance with the opinion and provided instructions regarding post-submission procedures.
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit held that the Federal Aviation Administration must independently review an airline's determination that a pilot refused a drug test. The court found the agency acted arbitrarily and capriciously by failing to conduct such a review as required by its own internal guidance.
The Third Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Jeniqua Bradley's Section 1983 lawsuit against a Magisterial District Judge. The court held that judicial immunity protected the judge because entering a default judgment is a judicial act performed within his jurisdiction.
The Third Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Jason Todd's pro se complaint alleging constitutional violations and statutory claims arising from an assault incident. The court held that the amended complaint failed to state a plausible claim for relief under federal screening standards.
The Third Circuit affirmed the District Court's denial of motions to reopen a case under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 60(d) and to amend a complaint post-judgment. The court held that the appellants failed to prove fraud directed at the federal court itself, which is required to vacate a judgment under Rule 60(d).
The Fourth Circuit affirmed a 36-month prison sentence imposed after revoking a defendant's supervised release, rejecting the claim that the upward-variant sentence was plainly unreasonable. The court held that the district court exercised broad discretion and provided an adequate explanation based on the defendant's escalating violations and the need for public protection.
The Seventh Circuit affirmed qualified immunity for the officer who tackled a suspect during a drug raid but reversed the immunity grant for a second officer whose rifle struck the suspect's head. The court held that disputed facts regarding whether the blow was intentional or accidental preclude summary judgment on the excessive force claim.
The Eleventh Circuit vacated Jimmy Ray Lightsey's sentence, holding that his prior conviction for attempted armed robbery under Florida law does not qualify as a violent felony under the Armed Career Criminal Act. The court determined that the elements of Florida's attempt statute do not always require proof of the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued an opinion in the case of United States versus Hugo Espindola. 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 civil rights appeal. Judgment has been entered in accordance with the court's decision.
