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The Fifth Circuit affirmed the denial of a federal prisoner's motion for compassionate release. The court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in finding the defendant remained a danger to the public despite his chronic kidney disease.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that upheld USCIS denial of an immigration petition based on a prior fraudulent marriage. The court held that the statutory marriage fraud bar applies even when no immigration benefit was sought for the prior marriage.
The Tenth Circuit held that the Office of Natural Resources Revenue acted arbitrarily and capriciously by failing to consider a prior settlement agreement when denying Devon Energy's cost deductions for gas production. The court remanded the case to the district court with instructions to vacate the agency's order and require a new determination consistent with the settlement terms.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed Julius Augillard's 70-month sentence for felon in possession of a firearm, rejecting his challenges to the sentencing guidelines' application of the realistic probability test and the firearm enhancement. However, the court vacated the judgment in part because the district court failed to orally pronounce a discretionary supervised release condition that was later added to the written judgment.
The Fourth Circuit denied a pro se petition for a writ of mandamus seeking to compel North Carolina state courts to enforce a prior state order. The court held that federal courts lack jurisdiction to issue mandamus relief against state officials or to review final state court orders.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of asylum and Convention Against Torture claims because the petitioners failed to submit required biometrics despite sixteen months of notice. The court held that the Immigration Judge did not abuse his discretion in deeming the applications abandoned and rejected due process arguments regarding legal assistance.
The Tenth Circuit affirmed the conviction of Michael Anthony Rangel for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The court held that existing precedent upholding the constitutionality of the federal statute remains binding despite recent Supreme Court guidance.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling upholding Rock Hill, South Carolina's short-term rental regulations. The court held that the plaintiff lacked standing to assert his guests' constitutional rights and that the city's zoning rules satisfied rational basis review.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed in part and dismissed in part the appeal of Nikonda Taye Ingram, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. The court enforced Ingram's valid appeal waiver and found no meritorious grounds for appeal under Anders v. California.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court dismissal of a habeas corpus petition because the appellant failed to appeal the underlying dismissal order. The court held that the appellant abandoned the relevant issues by only challenging the denial of a motion for reconsideration.
