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Mar 17 2026
5th Cir. 25-50635 Per Curiam

Phillips v. Texas Workforce Commission

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Robert Phillips' pro se complaint, holding that his allegations failed to state plausible claims for relief under federal civil rights statutes. The court concluded that Phillips did not adequately allege discrimination based on race or a protected characteristic, as his termination was allegedly motivated by his refusal to purchase illegal drugs.

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Mar 16 2026
5th Cir. 25-20199 Per Curiam

Judy Vuong v. United States Department of Veterans Affairs; Douglas A. Collins, Secretary, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

The Fifth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for the Department of Veterans Affairs on Judy Vuong's claims of race, color, and sex discrimination and retaliation. However, the court reversed and remanded the case regarding her hostile work environment claim, finding the district court erred by dismissing it sua sponte without notice.

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Mar 13 2026
6th Cir. 24-5918/5919; 25-5424 Published

Whiting v. City of Athens, Tennessee

The Sixth Circuit affirmed sanctions against plaintiff Glenn Whiting and his attorney for filing a pattern of frivolous lawsuits against the City of Athens and its officials. The court held that the claims lacked legal merit due to absolute immunities and privileges, and that the litigation constituted a harassment campaign draining public resources.

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Mar 12 2026
4th Cir. 23-2316 Panel Decision

Peterson v. Harrah's NC Casino Co., LLC

The Fourth Circuit vacated a district court's dismissal of an employment discrimination lawsuit, ruling that the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians' gaming enterprise was not a necessary party to the case. The court held that the plaintiff's claims against the corporate casino operator could proceed without the Tribe, as the operator retained exclusive authority over hiring and firing decisions.

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Mar 11 2026
Fed. Cir. 24-1962 Panel Decision

KIMBERLY PATRICK v. FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION 2024-1962

The Federal Circuit affirmed the Merit Systems Protection Board's decision to sustain the removal of a federal employee for excessive absences, rejecting claims of due process violations and whistleblower retaliation. The court held that prolonged absence without a foreseeable end constitutes just cause for removal, even when the employee has a history of disputes with management.

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Mar 11 2026
4th Cir. 25-9517 Per Curiam

In re ERIC CHIBUEZE NWAUBANI

The Fourth Circuit imposed a public admonishment on attorney Eric Chibueze Nwaubani for submitting appellate briefs containing citations to three nonexistent judicial opinions. The court held that this conduct violated ethical rules prohibiting actions that seriously interfere with the administration of justice, regardless of whether artificial intelligence was used to generate the errors.

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Mar 11 2026
4th Cir. 24-1568 Panel Decision

Reeves v. Hegseth

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a federal employee's race discrimination and hostile work environment claims but vacated summary judgment on his retaliation claim. The court held that while the plaintiff failed to prove an abusive work environment, evidence of a supervisor's threat to fire him for filing an EEO complaint created a genuine dispute of material fact on retaliation.

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Mar 10 2026
6th Cir. 25-1681 Published

West v. Dow Chemical Company

The Sixth Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment to an employer, holding that a signed termination release validly barred an employee's discrimination claims. The court found the release was executed knowingly and voluntarily because the employee received adequate time to review the document and consult counsel.

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Mar 10 2026
10th Cir. 1:24-CV-00913-RMR Panel Decision

Gays Against Groomers v. Garcia

The Tenth Circuit held that federal courts lack jurisdiction to review the procedural rules adopted by state legislative bodies for their own deliberations. The court affirmed the dismissal of the suit against state legislators, reasoning that such internal parliamentary procedures are protected from judicial inquiry under principles of separation of powers and legislative immunity.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Civil Rights - Section 1983
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