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Apr 30 2026
9th Cir. 23-138 Unpublished

ROMERO HERNANDEZ V. BLANCHE

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of the BIA's decision, upholding the finding that Mexican men deported from the U.S. is too broad to constitute a cognizable particular social group. The court further held that substantial evidence supported the conclusion that the petitioner's harm was motivated by personal interference in a relationship rather than membership in a protected class.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Apr 30 2026
5th Cir. 25-11028 Per Curiam

United States v. Crawford

The Fifth Circuit granted the Federal Public Defender's motion to withdraw and dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for review. The court concurred with counsel's assessment that the case presented no grounds for appellate reversal under the Anders standard.

Anders Brief Criminal
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Apr 30 2026
10th Cir. 22-6086 Panel Decision

Whyte Monkee Productions, LLC v. Netflix, Inc.

The Tenth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Netflix, ruling that the use of a funeral video clip in the documentary Tiger King constituted fair use. The court also held that the plaintiffs waived their argument regarding the scope of employment for seven other videos, leaving the lower court's work-for-hire determination intact.

Civil Civil Rights - Education Summary Judgment
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Apr 30 2026
9th Cir. 25-5948 Unpublished

BUENROSTRO-MORENO, ET AL. V. BLANCHE

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review challenging an immigration judge's conduct and the denial of asylum claims for a family of Mexican nationals. The court held that the judge's inquiry into the government's appeal strategy did not constitute fundamental unfairness and that substantial evidence supported the finding that the petitioners could safely relocate within Mexico.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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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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