Solero Dafred Urbina Garcia v. Russell Holt; Kristi Noem; Pamela Bondi and Scarlet Grant

Holding: The court dismissed the appeal pursuant to the parties' stipulation.
Vote: Panel Decision
Practical effect: The appeal is terminated, and the parties are responsible for their own legal expenses without a substantive ruling on the underlying immigration or civil claims.

Solero Dafred Urbina Garcia v. Russell Holt; Kristi Noem; Pamela Bondi and Scarlet Grant

March 23, 2026 ·5:25-CV-01225-J ·Panel Decision · By Raj Patel

The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit dismissed an appeal following a stipulation by all parties. The court ordered that each party bear its own costs and attorneys' fees related to the appeal.

Background

The petitioner, Solero Dafred Urbina Garcia, appealed a district court decision to the Tenth Circuit. The respondents included Russell Holt, Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi, and Scarlet Grant.

The court’s reasoning

The court acted upon the parties’ Stipulation of Dismissal, which indicated that all parties agreed to dismiss the appeal. The court noted that each party would bear its own costs and attorneys’ fees.

What it means going forward

The appeal is terminated, and the parties are responsible for their own legal expenses without a substantive ruling on the underlying immigration or civil claims.