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Apr 30 2026
5th Cir. 24-10633 10 to 7

United States of America v. Jamaion Wilson

The Fifth Circuit denied the petition for rehearing en banc in Jamaion Wilson's machinegun possession case, leaving the panel's conviction intact. While nine judges acknowledged that existing circuit precedent may conflict with the Second Amendment, they ruled that the specific arguments raised in this appeal were procedurally insufficient to warrant a full court review.

Constitutional First Amendment - Speech
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Apr 30 2026
9th Cir. 2:23-cv-00459- 2-1

SANCHEZ GONZALEZ, ET AL. V. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE, ET AL.

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a visa denial challenge, holding that while the Supreme Court's Muñoz decision precludes due process claims by citizens regarding admission, it does not abrogate the Mandel exception for First Amendment rights. Applying the limited 'facially legitimate and bona fide reason' standard, the court found the government satisfied its burden by showing reasonable grounds to believe the applicant was a criminal organization member.

Administrative / Agency Review Civil
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Apr 30 2026
11th Cir. 1:25-cr-00010-LAG-ALS-1 Per Curiam

United States v. Stuckett

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed Jasper Jermaine Stuckett's conviction for possessing a machinegun, rejecting his facial Second Amendment challenge. The court held that binding precedent establishes the Second Amendment does not protect the possession of machineguns.

Constitutional Second Amendment
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Apr 30 2026
4th Cir. 25-6594 Per Curiam

LAWRENCE E. THOMPSON, JR v. NELSON SMITH, Commissioner

The Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal because the petitioner failed to file specific objections to a magistrate judge's recommendation, waiving his right to appellate review of the underlying merits. The court applied the waiver standard from Thomas v. Arn, denying a certificate of appealability without addressing the exhaustion of state remedies.

Constitutional Habeas Corpus - General (28 USC 2241)
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Apr 30 2026
4th Cir. 23-4665 Panel Decision

United States v. Lodge

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the denial of a motion to suppress evidence found in a backpack, holding that the defendant abandoned the property during flight from law enforcement. The court ruled that the district court did not clearly err in finding abandonment based on the defendant's failed attempt to store the bag in a residence and subsequent flight, rendering the warrantless search valid.

Criminal Drug Trafficking
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Apr 30 2026
5th Cir. 25-20166 Per Curiam

Glen Sumner v. State Farm Lloyds

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment in favor of State Farm Lloyds regarding insurance claims stemming from Hurricane Nicholas damage. The panel found no error in the lower court's determination that the insurer properly fulfilled its obligations and dismissed the plaintiff's procedural challenges.

Civil Insurance Summary Judgment
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Apr 30 2026
8th Cir. 25-3314 Panel Decision

United States of America v. Txong Thor

The Eighth Circuit affirmed the sentence imposed on a defendant convicted of drug and firearm offenses, finding no abuse of discretion by the district court. The court also conducted an independent review of the record and determined there were no non-frivolous issues to pursue on appeal.

Anders Brief Criminal
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Apr 30 2026
11th Cir. 4:22-cr-00017-WMR-WEJ-1 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. WILFORT FOSTER, III

The Eleventh Circuit dismissed Wilfort Foster's appeal of his drug conspiracy and money laundering convictions because he signed a valid plea agreement waiving his right to appeal. The court found the record clearly showed Foster knowingly and voluntarily understood the waiver's terms, which barred his specific challenges to the sentence.

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