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Mar 5 2026
3rd Cir. 2:13-cv-06437 Panel Decision

JOSE MENDEZ v. SUPERINTENDENT HOUTZDALE SCI; THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA; THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY OF THE COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA

The Third Circuit granted appointed counsel's motion to withdraw from a habeas corpus appeal after determining the case presented no nonfrivolous issues. The court affirmed the District Court's denial of Jose Mendez's petition challenging his first-degree murder conviction.

Constitutional Habeas Corpus - General (28 USC 2241) Habeas Corpus - State Prisoner (28 USC 2254) Sixth Amendment - Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
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Mar 5 2026
9th Cir. 1:21-cv-00498-BLW Unpublished

Luis Ortiz Vega v. GEICO Choice Insurance Company

The Ninth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for GEICO, holding that Idaho law treats the interpretation of an unambiguous insurance policy as a question of law. The court found no genuine issue of material fact because the insured was never legally obligated to pay damages, and the insurer had fulfilled its duty to communicate settlement offers.

Civil Insurance Summary Judgment
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Mar 5 2026
9th Cir. 4:22-cr-01545-RM-EJM-1 Unpublished

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. AARON THOMAS MITCHELL

The Ninth Circuit affirmed Aaron Thomas Mitchell's convictions for kidnapping a minor and deprivation of bodily rights under color of law. The court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in denying motions for mistrial or continuance, finding no prosecutorial misconduct or trial error prejudiced the defendant.

Criminal Other Criminal
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Mar 4 2026
U.S. Sup. Ct. 24-777 Unanimous

Urias-Orellana v. Bondi

The Supreme Court held that the Immigration and Nationality Act mandates substantial-evidence review for the Board of Immigration Appeals' determinations regarding whether undisputed facts constitute persecution. The Court affirmed the First Circuit's removal order, ruling that the record did not compel a finding of persecution under this deferential standard.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Mar 4 2026
7th Cir. 24-1817 Panel Decision

SHAREEF CHILDS v. CHERYL WEBSTER, et al

The Seventh Circuit held that a prison's refusal to provide accurate prayer schedules does not violate RLUIPA or the Free Exercise Clause when inmates can obtain them through donations or purchase. The court affirmed summary judgment for the defendants, ruling that the de minimis cost of buying a schedule does not constitute a substantial burden on religious exercise.

Civil Civil Rights - Religious Liberty (RLUIPA) Qualified Immunity Summary Judgment
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Mar 4 2026
3rd Cir. 25-1051 Panel Decision

SAT Agiyar, LLC v. 7-Eleven, Inc.

The Third Circuit affirmed summary judgment for 7-Eleven in a franchise dispute, ruling that the franchisor had valid grounds to rescind the agreement due to the franchisee's failure to maintain required net worth and operate as a 24-hour store. The court further held that 7-Eleven's refusal to permanently waive penalty fees did not violate the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.

Civil Contract Summary Judgment
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Mar 4 2026
10th Cir. 1:21-CV-01269-KAS Panel Decision

Rodney Douglas Eaves v. Jared Polis and Dean Williams; Gypsy Kelso; Anthony Decesaro; Marshall Griffith; Jerry Roark; David Hestand; Steven Salazar; Travis Trani; Jason Smith; C...: Rodney Douglas Eaves v. Jared Polis and Dean Williams; Gypsy Kelso; Anthony Decesaro; Marshall Griffith; Jerry Roark; David Hestand; Steven Salazar; Travis Trani; Jason Smith; C…

The Tenth Circuit held that the Governor of Colorado is not immune from suit regarding alleged violations of a prisoner's religious rights because state law grants him final authority over the Department of Corrections. The court further ruled that the prisoner's transfer to a new facility did not moot his claims for injunctive relief since the alleged unconstitutional conditions persist.

Criminal Mootness Robbery & Extortion
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