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Civil Rights - Section 1983

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Apr 28 2026
10th Cir. 4:24-CV-00431-SEH-SH) Panel Decision

Reeves v. Seibert, et al.

The Tenth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Wade Reeves' pro se complaint against state officials for failing to meet the pleading standards of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 8(a)(2). The court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in closing the case without granting leave to amend because the complaint lacked a short, plain statement of the claim and the proposed amendments would have been futile.

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Apr 28 2026
6th Cir. 25-1833 Published

Banks v. Charter Township of Bloomfield

The Sixth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a takings and civil rights lawsuit brought by homeowners alleging government-induced flooding. The court held that the plaintiffs failed to state a plausible claim because they relied on conclusory allegations and could not prove a government physical invasion or regulatory taking.

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Apr 28 2026
9th Cir. 3:24-cv-08073-KML-MTM Unpublished

Drew v. County of Yavapai

The Ninth Circuit reviewed a pro se complaint alleging First Amendment retaliation by law enforcement officials. The court affirmed dismissal of claims against one official but reversed dismissal of claims against another, finding sufficient allegations of retaliation without probable cause.

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Apr 28 2026
6th Cir. 25-3458 Published

Crenshaw v. Warden, Lorain Correctional Institution

The Sixth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Charles Crenshaw's lawsuit against federal and state prison wardens, ruling that his claims were either time-barred or failed to state a valid legal cause of action. The court held that his Federal Tort Claims Act suit was filed too late and that his constitutional claims lacked the specific factual allegations required to proceed.

Civil Rights - Section 1983 Criminal Drug Trafficking
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Apr 28 2026
3rd Cir. 24-2260 Panel Decision

COREY R. KENDIG v. NICHOLAS STOLAR

The Third Circuit affirmed a summary judgment ruling that granted qualified immunity to a state trooper who omitted self-defense evidence from a probable cause affidavit. While the court established that officers must disclose known facts showing self-defense negates the mental state of charged crimes, it found the law was not clearly established at the time of the incident.

Civil Rights - Section 1983 Criminal Qualified Immunity Summary Judgment
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Apr 28 2026
4th Cir. 24-2073 Panel Decision

Richard P. Harrold v. Lewis J. Hagen

The Fourth Circuit vacated a district court judgment that granted qualified immunity to a police officer who deployed a K-9 against a non-threatening suspect. The appellate court held that the right to be free from unnecessary and disproportionate force by a police dog was clearly established at the time of the incident.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Fourth Amendment - Search & Seizure Qualified Immunity
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Apr 28 2026
4th Cir. 25-7000 Per Curiam

Weldon Eugene Holtzclaw, Jr. v. Judge Stokes; Judge Stone; Wendy Moses; Marjorie Morgan; Jerri

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se civil rights complaint because the appellant failed to challenge the specific legal basis for the lower court's order in his informal brief. Under Fourth Circuit Rule 34(b), this omission forfeited appellate review, leaving the district court's dismissal and denial of postjudgment motions intact.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Forfeiture / Penalty
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