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May 27 2026
5th Cir. 25-50839 Per Curiam

United States v. Hutchinson

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion by the Federal Public Defender to withdraw from representing the defendant. The court dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review.

May 27 2026
4th Cir. 25-6710 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. FERMIN GOMEZ-JIMENEZ

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal challenging the timeliness of a federal prisoner's motion to vacate sentence. The court found the appellant failed to demonstrate a substantial showing of the denial of a constitutional right required to obtain a certificate of appealability.

May 27 2026
4th Cir. 25-7016 Per Curiam

United States v. Lewis

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by a defendant seeking to challenge a district court order rescheduling his sentencing hearing. The court held that the order was neither a final judgment nor an appealable interlocutory order under federal law.

May 27 2026
4th Cir. 26-1152 Per Curiam

Emrit v. Cherniavska

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by a pro se litigant challenging a district court order regarding filing deficiencies. The court held that the order was not a final or appealable interlocutory order, leaving the appellate court without jurisdiction.

May 27 2026
4th Cir. 26-6093 Per Curiam

Nealey v. White

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by a pro se plaintiff because the notice of appeal was not timely filed. The court held that the failure to file within the thirty-day window deprived the appellate court of jurisdiction.