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Apr 13 2026
10th Cir. 2:24-CR-00012-SWS-1) Panel Decision

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. JAMES NEMETH

The Tenth Circuit affirmed the denial of James Nemeth's motions to suppress evidence and dismiss charges, ruling that his Fourth Amendment argument was procedurally waived and his Second Amendment challenge is foreclosed by binding precedent. The court held that Nemeth failed to preserve the specific claim that a dog sniff at his motel door violated his privacy interest inside the room, and his challenge to the felon-in-possession statute is barred by the circuit's recent decision in Vincent v. Bondi.

Criminal Drug Trafficking Fourth Amendment - Search & Seizure Supervised Release
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Apr 13 2026
10th Cir. 2:23-CR-00002-SWS-1) Panel Decision

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. RONNELL LEE ROBERTSON

The Tenth Circuit affirmed the denial of a federal prisoner's motion for compassionate release, ruling that challenges to sentencing guideline calculations must be brought via habeas corpus rather than compassionate release proceedings. The court held that the defendant's argument effectively attacked the validity of his plea agreement and sentence, which falls outside the scope of 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A).

Compassionate Release Constitutional Habeas Corpus - Federal Prisoner (28 USC 2255) Sentencing Guidelines
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Apr 13 2026
9th Cir. 2:23-cr-00024- Published

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. KOBY DON WILLIAMS

The Ninth Circuit affirmed Koby Don Williams's conviction for attempted online enticement of a minor but vacated his sentence due to a procedural error in applying a sentencing enhancement. The court held that the district court failed to make the specific factual findings required to support an obstruction of justice enhancement based on the defendant's trial testimony.

Criminal Obstruction of Justice Sentencing Guidelines
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Apr 10 2026
6th Cir. 24-1876 Published

DAVID LOVELL, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Chase Lovell v. COUNTY OF KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN, et al LINDSEY O'NEIL; INTEGRATED SERVICES OF KALAMAZOO, a political subd...: DAVID LOVELL, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Chase Lovell v. COUNTY OF KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN, et al LINDSEY O’NEIL; INTEGRATED SERVICES OF KALAMAZOO, a political subd…

The Sixth Circuit reversed the denial of qualified immunity for a jail mental-health official who ordered a compromise placement for a suicidal detainee. The court held that no clearly established law prohibited her decision to balance suicide prevention with the need to reduce the detainee's mental distress.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Eighth Amendment - Cruel & Unusual Qualified Immunity
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Apr 10 2026
United States Court… 24-5201 Panel Decision

SUSAN QASHU, PH.D v. MARCO RUBIO

The D.C. Circuit affirmed summary judgment for the State Department, ruling that it provided reasonable accommodations and that its decision not to renew a fellow's position was based on legitimate, non-discriminatory reasons. The court found no evidence of pretext or bad faith in the interactive process required under the Rehabilitation Act.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Summary Judgment
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Apr 10 2026
9th Cir. 25-1683 Unpublished

Digna Marina Sorto-Cruz; Erika Xiomara Ramirez-Sorto v. Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of an asylum and Convention Against Torture denial, ruling that the petitioner failed to exhaust administrative remedies regarding the government's ability to control gang persecution. The court also upheld the agency's finding that the petitioner did not meet the high burden required to prove she would likely be tortured if returned to El Salvador.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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