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May 26 2026
9th Cir. 25-3837 Unpublished

Cody v. Bisignano

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the denial of disability insurance benefits and supplemental security income to Brian Cody. The court held that the administrative law judge's decision was supported by substantial evidence and free of legal error.

May 26 2026
9th Cir. 2:24-cv-04265-JLS-JPR Unpublished

Patel v. City of Los Angeles

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a motel owners' lawsuit challenging a city nuisance declaration and permit revocation. The court held that the plaintiffs failed to allege official municipal policy required for their federal civil rights claims.

May 26 2026
9th Cir. 2:24-cv-01189-JAK-JPR Unpublished

Barry v. City of Los Angeles

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court order dismissing state-law claims and deferring federal claims under the Pullman abstention doctrine. The panel held that the case involved sensitive land-use policy where a state-court ruling could resolve the controversy.

May 26 2026
9th Cir. 26-1043 Unpublished

Ruiz-Acosta, Et Al. v. Blanche

The Ninth Circuit granted a petition for review of an immigration order where the Board of Immigration Appeals affirmed an Immigration Judge's decision to pretermit asylum applications. The court held that the Immigration Judge abused its discretion by failing to provide adequate notice regarding biometrics obligations.