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Apr 15 2026
6th Cir. 25-1223 2-1

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. MORENO LEE JACKSON, II

The Sixth Circuit affirmed a 212-month sentence for a felon-in-possession conviction, ruling that the defendant waived any challenge to the statutory mandatory minimum by explicitly agreeing to it in his plea agreement. The court held that the defendant's clear admissions constituted a waiver of the right to appeal the procedural reasonableness of the sentence, precluding review under the plain error standard.

Criminal Immigration (Criminal) Mandatory Minimum
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Apr 15 2026
9th Cir. 2:19-cv-00185-TLN-AC Unpublished

DERIK NATHANIEL WALKER v. E. ARNOLD; J. LEE; KEVIN FOX; ANTHONY THOMAS

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a California prisoner's civil rights claims, ruling that his allegations regarding strip searches, segregation, and disciplinary hearings failed to state a constitutional violation. The court held that the complaint lacked specific factual support necessary to overcome the high pleading standards required for prisoner litigation.

Civil Civil Rights - PLRA / Prisoner Civil Rights - Section 1983 Fourth Amendment - Search & Seizure
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Apr 15 2026
9th Cir. 3:22-cv-00193-SLG Unpublished

Dion Kirk Humphrey v. Federal Bureau of Investigation and United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives

The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that prohibited Dion Kirk Humphrey from possessing firearms due to a misdemeanor domestic violence conviction. The court rejected Humphrey's constitutional challenges regarding the ex post facto clause, Second Amendment rights, and due process.

Criminal Firearms Summary Judgment
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Apr 15 2026
11th Cir. 1:21-cv-04531-TWT Per Curiam

K. Jeff Carney, M.D., Pharm.D. v. Emory University

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment for Emory University in a dispute over whether required leadership coaching constituted a prohibited medical examination under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The court held that the record did not support a reasonable inference that the coaching requirement involved a medical examination or inquiry into the plaintiff's mental health.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Summary Judgment
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Apr 15 2026
5th Cir. 25-60390 Per Curiam

Galindo-Borjas v. Blanche

The Fifth Circuit denied a Honduran national's petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of his motion to reopen removal proceedings. The court held that the petitioner failed to demonstrate equitable tolling for an eight-month filing delay and that due process arguments do not alter the abuse of discretion standard applied to motions to reopen.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Apr 15 2026
9th Cir. 2:23-cr-00149-FLA-1 Unpublished

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. DAEKUN CHO

The Ninth Circuit affirmed Daekun Cho's convictions for extortion and carjacking, ruling that any evidentiary errors at trial were harmless given the overwhelming proof of guilt. The court also upheld the sentencing enhancement for victim vulnerability, finding that Cho targeted victims based on their immigration status and language barriers.

Criminal Robbery & Extortion
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Apr 15 2026
9th Cir. 16-72280 Unpublished

EDGAR AMADOR BATRES- ALVARADO; VICTORIA VILLEGAS- ACUNA; GALA VICTORIA BATRES- VILLEGAS v. TODD BLANCHE, Acting Attorney General

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order denying asylum and withholding of removal to three Mexican nationals. The court held that substantial evidence supported the agency's finding that the petitioners could reasonably relocate within Mexico to avoid persecution.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Apr 15 2026
11th Cir. 1:21-cv-04531-TWT Per Curiam

K. Jeff Carney, M.D., Pharm.D. v. Emory University

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment for Emory University in a dispute over whether mandatory leadership coaching constituted a prohibited medical examination under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The court held that the record did not support a reasonable inference that the coaching requirement involved a medical examination or inquiry into the plaintiff's mental health.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Summary Judgment
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