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May 14 2026
9th Cir. 20-72682 Unpublished

Pedro Garcia Cruz, et al v. Todd Blanche

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review seeking to rescind in absentia removal orders against a Mexican family. The court found the record did not compel a conclusion that exceptional circumstances beyond the petitioners' control caused them to miss their hearing.

May 14 2026
Fed. Cir. 24-1314 Panel Decision

Dillon Trust Company LLC v. United States

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a lower court ruling holding the Dillon Trust Company liable as a transferee for unpaid taxes owed by Humboldt Shelby Holding Corporation. The court found that the trusts had constructive knowledge of a fraudulent scheme designed to evade corporate income taxes through a collapsed stock and asset sale transaction.

May 14 2026
5th Cir. 25-20157 Per Curiam

United States v. Thompson

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion by the Federal Public Defender to withdraw from representing Deandre Thompson. The court dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review.

May 14 2026
5th Cir. 25-50599 Per Curiam

United States v. Hale

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the conviction of Daontae Nathaniel Hale for conspiracy to transport illegal aliens. The court held that the district court properly denied Hale's motion to suppress evidence gathered by Border Patrol agents.

May 14 2026
5th Cir. 25-30506 Per Curiam

United States v. Celestine

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the conviction of Michael Celestine for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. The court held that Celestine's constitutional challenges to the statute were foreclosed by existing precedent.