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Apr 17 2026
9th Cir. 18-71411 Unpublished

CARLOS GONZALEZ-BENITEZ v. TODD BLANCHE, Acting Attorney General Nos. 17-72643; 18-71411

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order that rejected a motion to reopen removal proceedings based on ineffective assistance of counsel. The court upheld the BIA's finding that the petitioner failed to meet procedural requirements because he provided his former attorney only three days to respond to allegations before filing the motion.

Civil Immigration (Civil) Sixth Amendment - Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
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Apr 17 2026
11th Cir. 1:23-cr-00233-ECM-JTA-1 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. EIBE SCOTT

The Eleventh Circuit summarily affirmed Eibe Scott's conviction for felon-in-possession, rejecting his Second Amendment challenges as foreclosed by binding precedent. The court held that its prior decision in United States v. Rozier remains controlling law despite recent Supreme Court rulings.

Criminal Firearms
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Apr 17 2026
4th Cir. 25-1058 Panel Decision

Byers v. Painter

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the denial of qualified immunity for a police officer who used deadly force against a man holding a hatchet, ruling that the force was objectively unreasonable under the totality of the circumstances. The court held that the officer violated clearly established Fourth Amendment rights because the suspect posed no immediate threat and was fleeing when shot in the back.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Fourth Amendment - Search & Seizure Qualified Immunity
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Apr 17 2026
11th Cir. 7:22-cr-00472-LSC-GMB-1 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. JOSHUA RICHARD POTENZA

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's order civilly committing a defendant found not guilty by reason of insanity, holding that substantial evidence supported the finding that his mental illness posed a substantial risk of bodily injury to others if released. The court concluded that the statutory criteria for continued custody were met despite the defendant's stable condition in a structured facility.

Constitutional Sixth Amendment - Jury Trial
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Apr 17 2026
4th Cir. 22-7371 Panel Decision

Dorrbecker v. Howard

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a Navy captain's habeas petition challenging his court-martial convictions for attempted sexual offenses against a minor. The court held that the military courts had subject-matter jurisdiction and fully and fairly considered the petitioner's claims regarding conditional intent and treaty-based jurisdiction.

Constitutional Habeas Corpus - General (28 USC 2241)
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Apr 17 2026
9th Cir. 16-70616 Unpublished

BAOLIN CHANG; SHA CHANG v. TODD BLANCHE, Acting Attorney General

The Ninth Circuit denies a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order dismissing asylum and related claims because the agency provided specific and cogent reasons for an adverse credibility finding. The court holds that the petitioners' voluntary return to China undermined their assertions of fear, and without independent non-testimonial evidence, this credibility determination is dispositive.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Apr 17 2026
United States Court… 25-7010 Panel Decision

Inova Health Care Services, for Inova Fairfax Hospital and Its Department, Life with Cancer v. Omni Shoreham Corporation

The D.C. Circuit affirmed summary judgment for Inova, holding that Omni Shoreham breached its contract and the implied covenant of good faith by unilaterally relocating a gala to inferior venues to accommodate a higher-paying third party. However, the court vacated the damages awarded to the Smith Center, finding a genuine dispute of material fact regarding its status as an intended third-party beneficiary.

Civil Contract
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Apr 17 2026
9th Cir. 9:23-cv-00151-KLD Unpublished

John Ambler; Stacy Ambler v. Flathead Conservation District; Friends of Montana Streams and Rivers Intervenor-Defendant

The Ninth Circuit affirmed that Montana lacks jurisdiction to enforce its 1975 Streambed Act against private landowners within Glacier National Park. The court held that because the United States acquired exclusive legislative jurisdiction in 1914, post-cession state statutes do not apply absent a same basic scheme exception.

Civil Securities Summary Judgment
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