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May 20 2026

1st Cir. 26-1568 Panel Decision

In re: Motion to Quash Administrative Subpoena to Rhode Island Hospital Child Advocate for Rhode Island v. United States of America

The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit denied a request for an injunction pending appeal filed by the Child Advocate for the State of Rhode Island. The court held that the petitioner failed to demonstrate the irreparable harm required to obtain such extraordinary relief.

Civil Other Civil

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May 20 2026

5th Cir. 24-60420 Per Curiam

Florida Gas Transmission Company, L.L.C. v. United States Department of Transportation

The Fifth Circuit vacated a federal agency order fining a natural gas pipeline company for regulatory violations. The court held that the agency failed to provide fair notice and acted arbitrarily in its interpretation of pipeline safety regulations.

Administrative / Agency Review Civil

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May 20 2026

9th Cir. 24-7529 Per Curiam

USA v. Kheyre

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the denial of a defendant's motion for a sentence reduction under the Sentencing Guidelines. The court held that departures from the original guideline range are not included when calculating the amended guideline range for eligibility purposes.

Compassionate Release Criminal Drug Trafficking Guidelines Departure

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May 20 2026

11th Cir. 24-10394 Per Curiam

United States v. Bellamy

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the convictions and sentence of a defendant convicted of firearm and drug trafficking offenses. The court held that testimony regarding a confidential informant was not hearsay and that uncharged drug transactions constituted relevant conduct for sentencing.

Criminal Drug Trafficking Sentencing Guidelines

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May 20 2026

11th Cir. 25-12544 Per Curiam

United States v. McKenzie

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the convictions and sentence of Malik McKenzie, rejecting arguments regarding the traffic stop, admission of prior drug sales evidence, sufficiency of evidence, and sentencing enhancements.

Criminal Drug Trafficking Sentencing Guidelines

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May 20 2026

10th Cir. 6:25-CV-01136-HLT-GEB Panel Decision

Paschall v. Kansas Department for Children and Families, et al.

The Tenth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of emergency injunctive relief. The court held that the pro se appellant failed to argue how the lower court erred in her opening brief.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Qualified Immunity

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May 20 2026

11th Cir. 25-12544 Per Curiam

United States v. McKenzie

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the convictions and sentence of Malik Javier McKenzie, rejecting arguments regarding the traffic stop, admission of prior drug sales evidence, sufficiency of evidence, and sentencing enhancements.

Criminal Drug Trafficking Sentencing Guidelines

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May 20 2026

11th Cir. 25-11680 Per Curiam

Whigum v. Attorney General of the United States

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se plaintiff's civil rights action as frivolous. The court held that the district court properly exercised its inherent authority to dismiss a complaint based on fantastical allegations and a history of unmeritorious litigation.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983

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May 20 2026

5th Cir. 25-50249 Per Curiam

United States v. Esquivel

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion by appointed counsel to withdraw from representing the defendant. The court dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review.

Anders Brief Criminal

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May 19 2026

10th Cir. 25-9536 Panel Decision

Turcios-Ortiz, et al. v. Bondi

The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit denied a petition for review seeking asylum and withholding of removal. The court upheld the denial of relief based on a statutory bar for serious nonpolitical crimes and a failure to prove a likelihood of torture upon return to Honduras.

Civil Immigration (Civil)

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