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The Eleventh Circuit dismissed an appeal by a defendant who pled guilty to drug trafficking on a stateless vessel. The court enforced a valid appeal waiver in the plea agreement that barred challenges to the sentencing calculation.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by a pro se litigant. The court found the appeal duplicative because it sought to challenge an order already affirmed in a prior decision.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a citizen journalist's claims against police officers, ruling that the officers were entitled to qualified immunity.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed an appeal after the appointed public defender filed a brief asserting the case presented no nonfrivolous issues. The court granted the motion to withdraw and excused counsel from further responsibilities.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by Durrell Kevon Haynes due to an insufficiently developed record. The court granted the appointed attorney's motion to withdraw after finding no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by a federal prisoner challenging his custody. The court found the petitioner failed to demonstrate a nonfrivolous issue showing that the statutory remedy under section two thousand two hundred fifty-five was inadequate or ineffective.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by Sergio Rivera because it was submitted after the deadline. The court held that the time limits for filing the notice of appeal are mandatory claims-processing rules that require dismissal when missed.
The Eleventh Circuit reversed a district court dismissal, holding that an environmental group had standing to challenge a coal ash closure plan. The court also found the claims ripe for review despite arguments about future implementation delays.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed an interlocutory appeal filed by Timothy Barton regarding a receivership order. The court held that it lacked jurisdiction because the order was not a final decision and did not fall within statutory exceptions for interlocutory review.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed an appeal after appointed counsel filed a motion to withdraw under Anders v. California. The court agreed that the appeal presented no nonfrivolous issues for review.
