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Mar 2 2026
3rd Cir. 25-1662 Panel Decision

SELASSIE ATOKLO v. ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

The Third Circuit denied a petition for review seeking withholding of removal and Convention Against Torture protection for a Ghanaian national convicted of federal fraud and money laundering crimes. The court upheld the Board of Immigration Appeals' finding that the petitioner failed to provide substantial evidence that he faced a clear probability of future persecution or torture upon return to Ghana.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Mar 2 2026
1st Cir. 25-1265 Panel Decision

City of Boston v. OptumRx, Inc.

The First Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Boston's public nuisance lawsuit against pharmacy benefit managers, ruling the claims were barred by the three-year statute of limitations. The court held that the City had actual knowledge of the alleged wrongdoing well before 2021, precluding tolling under the fraudulent concealment doctrine.

Civil Consumer Protection Statute of Limitations
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Mar 2 2026
1st Cir. 25-1258 Panel Decision

City of Boston v. OptumRx, Inc.

The First Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Boston's public nuisance lawsuit against pharmacy benefit managers, ruling the claim was barred by the three-year statute of limitations. The court held that the City had actual knowledge of the alleged wrongdoing well before the filing deadline and failed to plead a continuing nuisance theory under Massachusetts law.

Civil Consumer Protection Statute of Limitations
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Mar 2 2026
9th Cir. 18-70983 Unpublished

Gonzalo Chavez Esquivel v. Pamela Bondi

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of an immigration order, upholding the agency's finding that the petitioner's proposed social group lacked the required particularity and social distinction. The court also affirmed the denial of protection under the Convention Against Torture, though a judge dissented on the grounds that the agency failed to properly consider evidence of torture risk.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Mar 2 2026
U.S. Sup. Ct. 25A810B97D 5-4

Mirabelli v. Bonta

The Supreme Court vacated a Ninth Circuit stay of a permanent injunction blocking California school policies that prohibit notifying parents of their children's gender transitioning. The Court held that the policies likely violate parents' First Amendment Free Exercise rights and Fourteenth Amendment Due Process rights to direct their children's upbringing.

Civil Environmental (Civil)
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Mar 2 2026
9th Cir. 23-963 Unpublished

RAMON SOLANO-TENORIO v. PAMELA BONDI, Attorney General

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the denial of cancellation of removal and voluntary departure, holding that substantial evidence supported the finding that the petitioner's wife did not face exceptional and extremely unusual hardship. The court further ruled that the agency did not abuse its discretion in denying voluntary departure given the petitioner's significant criminal history.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Feb 27 2026
7th Cir. 25-2134 Panel Decision

IN RE: GREENPOINT TACTICAL INCOME FUND LLC Debtor. BALLARD SPAHR LLP v. OFFICIAL COMMITTEE OF EQUITY SECURITY HOLDERS

The Seventh Circuit affirmed that an investment fund debtor is not liable for legal fees incurred by its managing member when engagement letters explicitly identified the individual as the client. The court held that without a signed writing or clear contractual obligation, the bankruptcy estate cannot be charged for the manager's personal legal debts.

Bankruptcy Civil
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Feb 27 2026
3rd Cir. 23-3258 Panel Decision

Nos. 23-3258 & 26-1120 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. ERIC HAFNER: Nos. 23-3258 & 26-1120 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. ERIC HAFNER

The Third Circuit affirmed the denial of Eric Hafner's motion to withdraw his guilty plea, ruling that he failed to prove ineffective assistance of counsel or a fair and just reason for withdrawal. The court also upheld a 240-month sentence, finding no error in the application of sentencing enhancements for threatening conduct and obstruction of justice.

Criminal Sentencing Guidelines Violent Crimes
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