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Apr 24 2026
8th Cir. 24-1837 Panel Decision

United States of America v. Damion Kent Hallmon

The Eighth Circuit affirmed Damion Hallmon's conviction for being a felon in possession of ammunition, rejecting his challenges to the traffic stop, the search of his vehicle, and the exclusion of jail call evidence. The court held that the officers had probable cause for the stop and search, that Hallmon was not in custody during his initial statements, and that the evidence sufficiently proved the ammunition traveled in interstate commerce.

Criminal Firearms
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Apr 24 2026
9th Cir. 24-7000 Unpublished

SINGH V. BLANCHE

The Ninth Circuit denied Gurpreet Singh's petition for review of his asylum and withholding of removal claims because he failed to exhaust administrative remedies regarding an adverse credibility determination. The court further held that Singh lacked sufficient independent corroborating evidence to prove he faced a well-founded fear of persecution.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Apr 24 2026
9th Cir. 23-195 Unpublished

OCHOA ORDONEZ V. BLANCHE

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals decision rejecting a time-barred motion to reopen removal proceedings. The court upheld the BIA's finding that the petitioner failed to demonstrate material changes in Guatemala's country conditions sufficient to trigger the statutory exception.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Apr 24 2026
9th Cir. 25-808 Unpublished

HURTADO PEREZ V. BLANCHE

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals decision rejecting an asylum claim based on the petitioner's status as a witness to crime or family member of a victim. The court held that the record failed to show Salvadoran society recognizes these categories as socially distinct particular social groups under controlling precedent.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Apr 24 2026
9th Cir. 21-70214 Unpublished

FRANCISCO ALVAREZ-MIRANDA V. TODD BLANCHE

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order rejecting an asylum seeker's claims for asylum, withholding of removal, and relief under the Convention Against Torture. The court held that the petitioner's due process arguments were either foreclosed by precedent or unexhausted, and his substantive asylum claims were unreviewable because they were not raised before the Board.

Civil Fifth Amendment - Self-Incrimination Immigration (Civil)
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Apr 24 2026
9th Cir. 25-2526 Unpublished

DEO V. BLANCHE

The Ninth Circuit denied Roneel Deo's petition for review, upholding the Board of Immigration Appeals' classification of his criminal threats conviction as a particularly serious crime. This ruling confirms Deo's ineligibility for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Apr 24 2026
9th Cir. 23-878 Unpublished

CHEN V. BLANCHE

The Ninth Circuit denied Longcai Chen's petition for review, upholding the Board of Immigration Appeals' adverse credibility determination regarding his asylum claims. The court found that Chen's false statements in a 2016 visa application, combined with his voluntary return to China and inconsistent testimony, provided substantial evidence to support the denial of relief.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Apr 24 2026
9th Cir. 20-71018 Unpublished

CARLOS CALDERON BRITO V. TODD BLANCHE

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' order denying asylum, withholding of removal, and Convention Against Torture protection. The court limited its analysis strictly to the specific grounds relied upon by the agency, refusing to address unchallenged issues regarding government inability or past harm.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Apr 23 2026
10th Cir. 1:23-CV-02835-LTB-RTG) Panel Decision

Coit v. Stancil, et al.

The Tenth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Jill Coit's § 1983 claims against prison officials, ruling that her fourth amended complaint failed to state a claim. The court held that the Eleventh Amendment barred monetary relief against official-capacity defendants and that the complaint did not comply with federal pleading standards.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983
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Apr 23 2026
10th Cir. 5:17-CR-00014-R-11) Panel Decision

United States v. Favela

The Tenth Circuit affirmed the denial of Hilde Favela's motion for compassionate release, ruling that sentencing disparities and presentence report disputes do not constitute extraordinary and compelling reasons. The court held that challenges to sentencing calculations must be pursued through a habeas motion rather than a compassionate release proceeding.

Compassionate Release Constitutional Habeas Corpus - Federal Prisoner (28 USC 2255) Sentencing Guidelines
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