Topic
Every decision we've filed under Civil Rights - Section 1983.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court order dismissing a civil rights action. The dismissal was based on the plaintiff's failure to pay the required filing fee or apply for in forma pauperis status.
The Tenth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to a county commissioner in a First Amendment retaliation case. The court held that the plaintiff waived his arguments on appeal by failing to properly develop them in his opening brief and by not opposing the defense in the district court.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se complaint filed by an inmate challenging the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles denial of mandatory supervision. The court held that the Board satisfied due process requirements and did not act arbitrarily in denying release.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a First Amendment challenge to Ohio license plate guidelines, ruling the claims were time-barred. The court held that repeated requests for the same plate did not restart the statute of limitations.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment in a civil rights action arising from a fatal officer-involved shooting. The court held that the police officers were entitled to qualified immunity and that the plaintiffs failed to develop their municipal liability claims.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed the denial of a preliminary injunction against a threatened state prosecution, holding that while the plaintiff's speech was likely protected, he failed to demonstrate irreparable harm because the prosecution targeted past speech and state courts offered adequate defenses.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of state-created danger and Takings Clause claims brought by businesses affected by the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest. The court reversed the dismissal of nuisance claims, holding that equitable tolling principles may apply under Washington state law.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's summary judgment in a prisoner's civil rights action alleging deliberate indifference to medical needs. The panel held that the plaintiff failed to raise a genuine dispute of material fact regarding the defendant's conduct.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Peyman Roshan's federal claims against California State Bar officials. The court held that the Rooker-Feldman doctrine barred claims challenging state disciplinary proceedings and that Roshan lacked Article III standing for prospective relief.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for a doctor in a civil rights case involving the administration of medication to a minor in state custody. The court held that the doctor acted pursuant to a valid juvenile court order and did not violate the parents' due process rights.