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Apr 21 2026
11th Cir. 1:25-cv-22896-KMW Published

Friends of the Everglades, Inc. v. Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security

The Eleventh Circuit vacated a district court's preliminary injunction against a state-built immigration detention facility, ruling that the National Environmental Policy Act does not apply. The court held that the facility was constructed and managed by Florida using state funds and personnel, meaning no final federal agency action triggered NEPA review.

Civil Labor
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Apr 21 2026
5th Cir. 25-60470 Per Curiam

Gleibys Segura v. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General

The Fifth Circuit dismissed a petition for review challenging the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of a waiver of inadmissibility and adjustment of status. The court held that the petitioner's challenge to the weighing of her criminal history against her positive equities was an impermissible attack on discretionary judgment, which is stripped from judicial review under federal statute.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Apr 21 2026
Fed. Cir. 25-1867 Panel Decision

Craddock v. Department of Veterans Affairs

The Federal Circuit affirmed the Merit Systems Protection Board's dismissal of a nurse's whistleblower retaliation claim, ruling that the Department of Veterans Affairs met its burden of proof. The court held that the agency presented clear and convincing evidence that it would have taken the same personnel actions regardless of the employee's protected disclosures.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment
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Apr 21 2026
5th Cir. 25-50474 Per Curiam

United States v. Mata

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by Sonia Mata regarding a sentencing enhancement. The court enforced a waiver of appeal included in Mata's plea agreement.

Criminal Firearms
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Apr 21 2026
Fed. Cir. 26-1269 Panel Decision

HOOPER v. COLLINS

The Federal Circuit affirmed the Veterans Court's denial of a writ of mandamus, holding that extraordinary relief is unavailable when the Board has already issued a final decision on remand. The court reasoned that because the Board adjudicated the claim and resolved the underlying dispute, there was no longer a duty to compel action or a jurisdictional frustration warranting such intervention.

Civil Social Security
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Apr 21 2026
11th Cir. 3:24-cv-00318-WWB-MCR Published

Associated Builders and Contractors Florida First Coast Chapter v. General Services Administration

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the denial of a preliminary injunction against President Biden's executive order requiring project labor agreements on federal construction projects. The court held that the plaintiffs were unlikely to succeed on their statutory and constitutional challenges, finding the order falls within the President's broad authority over federal procurement.

Civil Civil Rights - Education
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Apr 21 2026
Fed. Cir. 25-1197 Panel Decision

Jones v. Merit Systems Protection Board

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ordered the transfer of this appeal to the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. The court acted pursuant to the statutory authority found in Section twenty-eight U.S.C. Section one thousand six hundred thirty-one.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Apr 21 2026
10th Cir. 1:24-CV-00646-KWR-LF Panel Decision

Sanchez, et al. v. Torrez, et al.

The Tenth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of landowners' Fifth Amendment takings claims, ruling that they failed to state a valid claim for a judicial taking. Although the court found the plaintiffs had standing and that sovereign immunity did not bar the suit, it held that the New Mexico Supreme Court's decision merely clarified existing public easements rather than taking established property rights.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Standing
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