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Civil

Every decision we've filed under Civil.

WILSON RODRIGO MOPOSITA- LAMINIA; et al v. PAMELA BONDI, Attorney General

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review filed by an Ecuadorian family seeking asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture. The court held that substantial evidence supported the agency's finding that the petitioners failed to demonstrate harm rising to the level of persecution or a reasonable possibility of future persecution.

Civil Immigration (Civil)

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Mar 16 2026

5th Cir. 25-40630 Per Curiam

Summary Calendar David Murillo Plaintiff— v. Frank Bisignano, Commissioner of Social Security Administration Defendant—

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of David Murillo's claim for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. The court held that the Administrative Law Judge's decision was supported by substantial evidence and that Murillo failed to preserve his arguments on appeal.

Civil Social Security

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Mar 16 2026

9th Cir. 2:22-cv-01790-DAD-EFB Unpublished

Benjamin Robert Gallegos v. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a prisoner's lawsuit alleging that prison officials interfered with his constitutional right to marry. The court held that the plaintiff failed to allege sufficient facts to state a plausible claim under the Turner v. Safley standard.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983

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Mar 16 2026

9th Cir. 3:24-cv-02608-CRB Unpublished

ANTHONY McGEE v. SANTA CLARA COUNTY OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY; LINDSEY WALSH; MILPITAS POLICE DEPARTMENT; SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE; PALO ALTO POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of Anthony McGee's pro se civil rights lawsuit alleging Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment violations. The appellate court declined to review the underlying dismissal grounds because McGee failed to argue them in his opening brief.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983

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Mar 16 2026

5th Cir. 25-11263 Per Curiam

Bwondara v. Tarrant County

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of Mike Bwondara's pro se complaint with prejudice. The appellate court found no reversible error after reviewing the record and applying liberal construction to the plaintiff's brief.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983

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Mar 16 2026

9th Cir. 2:23-cv-01230-DAD-JDP Unpublished

EARON DREVON DAVIS v. MICHAEL A. JACQUES; LAURA VAN BUSKRIK; TAMARA UHLER; PLACER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a plaintiff's federal civil rights lawsuit challenging a state court child support order. The court ruled that the claims constituted a forbidden de facto appeal of the state judgment under the Rooker-Feldman doctrine.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983

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Mar 16 2026

9th Cir. 25-949 Unpublished

RICARDO GOMEZ RIVERA v. PAMELA BONDI, Attorney General

The Ninth Circuit denied Ricardo Gomez Rivera's petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' order rejecting his claims for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture. The court held that the petitioner waived review of critical determinations regarding filing deadlines and nexus, and found the agency's factual findings regarding his claim of membership in a particular social group supported by substantial evidence.

Civil Immigration (Civil)

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Mar 16 2026

5th Cir. 25-50795 Per Curiam

Reyna v. Texas Medical Liability Trust

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se complaint filed against the Texas Medical Liability Trust for failing to state a claim. The court held that the plaintiff failed to allege specific actions by the Trust that caused his alleged hardships or establish a relationship between himself and the Trust.

Civil Civil Rights - ADA / Other Standing

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Mar 16 2026

9th Cir. 2:22-cv-00124-DAD-CKD Unpublished

JUAN CRISTOBAL CALDERON v. C. VUE; R. FREITAS

The Ninth Circuit vacated a district court's summary judgment in a prisoner's civil rights case, ruling that the lower court erred by dismissing the plaintiff's factual declaration as merely self-serving. The appellate court clarified that credibility determinations are functions reserved for a jury, not a judge, at the summary judgment stage.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Summary Judgment

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Mar 16 2026

9th Cir. 2:23-cv-01135-JLR Unpublished

ERIC STEPHEN FREEZE v. ELIZABETH E. GALLAGHER; JOSE T ACUNA; ANN G. FREEZE, Revocable Trust; RONALD L. FREEZE, Revocable Trust; JAMES MASSINGALE; ANGELA MASSINGALE

The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court judgment on the pleadings, ruling that issue preclusion barred federal claims regarding family property rights. The court held that the ownership and remuneration issues were already litigated and decided in a prior state court quiet title action.

Civil Real Property

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