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Every decision we've filed under Civil Rights - Voting.
The Fifth Circuit reversed a district court's suppression order, holding that a search warrant affidavit supported by three controlled drug buys was not a bare-bones document. The court also remanded the case for a new determination on whether the defendant implicitly waived his Miranda rights during a custodial interview.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a federal lawsuit challenging a state court foreclosure judgment, ruling that the Rooker-Feldman doctrine bars federal courts from acting as appellate bodies over state court decisions. The court further held that absolute judicial immunity protects state judges from liability for official acts, even when the plaintiff alleges the judge lacked a proper oath of office.
The United States Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the Eighth Circuit dismissed an appeal because the document being challenged was not a court order. The court held that an appointment of a trustee made by the U.S. Trustee is not a final judgment or decree of the bankruptcy court subject to appeal.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Bloosurf's lawsuit against T-Mobile, holding that federal law barred the plaintiff's claims. The court ruled that the Federal Communications Act's election-of-remedies provision and express preemption clauses prevented the state-law and federal claims from proceeding.
The Eighth Circuit reversed the National Labor Relations Board's order finding that a hospital violated the National Labor Relations Act by withdrawing union recognition immediately after a decertification election vote. The court held that an employer may withdraw recognition at its peril before formal certification, meaning no violation occurs if the election results are ultimately upheld.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a preliminary injunction against Montana's House Bill 359, which restricts 'drag story hours' and 'sexually oriented performances,' finding it likely violates the First Amendment.
The Tenth Circuit held that a child of a lawful permanent resident who is a minor under the Child Status Protection Act on the day their parent naturalizes retains their status as a minor child for visa purposes. The court rejected the government's argument that naturalization instantly transforms the child into an adult, aligning with sister circuits to prevent immediate deportation and lengthy visa delays.
The Sixth Circuit reversed the district court's denial of intervention of right for agricultural industry groups challenging the EPA's approval of a phosphorus pollution limit for Lake Erie. The court held that these groups have a distinct legal interest in defending the TMDL that the EPA may not adequately represent, while affirming the denial of intervention for a local coalition that failed to show unique arguments.
The Sixth Circuit held that the National Labor Relations Board exceeded its statutory authority by creating a new bargaining order standard through an adjudication rather than formal rulemaking. Consequently, the court granted Brown-Forman's petition for review and remanded the case for proceedings consistent with the traditional Gissel standard.
The Sixth Circuit held that the National Labor Relations Board exceeded its adjudicatory authority by creating a new bargaining order standard in the Cemex decision. Consequently, the court granted Brown-Forman's petition for review and remanded the case for proceedings consistent with the Gissel standard.