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Mar 13 2026
9th Cir. 17-70213 Unpublished

GUSTAVO ANTONIO MARAVILLA- PINEDA v. PAMELA J. BONDI, United States Attorney General

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of an immigration judge's adverse credibility determination, finding that substantial evidence supported the agency's findings of inconsistency in the petitioner's testimony. Because the petitioner's credibility was rejected, the court affirmed the denial of his claims for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Mar 13 2026
4th Cir. 23-6867 Panel Decision

THEODORE JERRY BOLICK v. JOEL ANDERSON

The Fourth Circuit held that genuine issues of material fact exist regarding whether prison officials were deliberately indifferent to a prisoner's serious physical disabilities by denying him out-of-cell exercise. The court affirmed the dismissal of the claim against the Department of Corrections Director but vacated summary judgment for the local officials, remanding the case for trial.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Qualified Immunity Summary Judgment
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Mar 13 2026
9th Cir. 21-70882 Unpublished

BYRON MALDONADO-RODAS v. PAMELA BONDI, Attorney General

The Ninth Circuit denied Byron Maldonado-Rodas's petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision to deny his applications for withholding of removal and cancellation of removal. The court held that the petitioner forfeited challenges to the nexus determination and that his proposed particular social group was not cognizable.

Civil Forfeiture / Penalty Immigration (Civil)
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Mar 13 2026
7th Cir. 25-1523 Panel Decision

FRANK T. WHITEHEAD v. GREGORY PLANTZ and RON WAAS

The Seventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment for prison guards, ruling that a prisoner's failure to use established religious accommodation procedures precluded a finding of liability for refusing to hire him. The court further held that a guard's offhand comment calling a prisoner a snitch did not violate clearly established First Amendment law, shielding the officer from liability.

Civil Civil Rights - PLRA / Prisoner Qualified Immunity
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Mar 13 2026
9th Cir.

IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA; ADRIA JAWORT; RACHEL CORCORAN; MONTANA BOOK COMPANY; IMAGINE BREWING COMPANY, LLC; BUMBLEBEE AERIAL FITNESS; WESTERN MONTANA CO...

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court’s preliminary injunction enjoining state officials from enforcing Montana House Bill 359, which restricted drag story hours and sexually oriented performances in state-funded facilities. The court held that plaintiffs had…

Civil Civil Rights - Voting
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Mar 13 2026
7th Cir. 25-1004 Panel Decision

JOHN PETERSON v. DOUGLAS A. COLLINS, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

The Seventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Dr. Peterson's appeal regarding his removal from the Veterans Administration, holding that the agency's procedures were not arbitrary or capricious. The court found that Peterson received adequate due process, including advance notice and multiple opportunities to be heard, despite delays caused by the pandemic.

Administrative / Agency Review Civil Summary Judgment
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Mar 13 2026
6th Cir. 25-5653 Published

Jane Doe, by and through C.B. v. Diocese of Covington, et al.

The Sixth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for a Catholic school, ruling that a single instance of racial slurring by a classmate and a teacher's insensitive lesson did not constitute actionable harassment under Title VI. The court held that the school's prompt investigation and remedial actions, including removing the teacher from chaperone duties and providing diversity training, defeated claims of deliberate indifference.

Civil Civil Rights - Education Summary Judgment
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Mar 13 2026
11th Cir. 1:25-cv-06428-TRJ, Per Curiam

WAYNE LYLE CHUCK CARY v. FULCRUM LOAN HOLDINGS, LLC BAY POINT CAPITAL ADVISORS, II, LP BAY POINT CAPITAL PARTNERS II, LP RONALD LAVENTHAL

The Eleventh Circuit dismissed an appeal challenging a district court's denial of a stay on a real property sale in a bankruptcy case, ruling the order was not final and appealable. The court found the appeal lacked jurisdiction because the order did not meet the finality requirement or any narrow exceptions.

Bankruptcy Civil Mootness
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Mar 13 2026
11th Cir. 3:25-cv-00656-MCR-ZCB Per Curiam

BRADLEY WAYNE MOORE v. CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH Municipality

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se plaintiff's Section 1983 complaint alleging Brady and Giglio violations because the allegations were conclusory and failed to state a plausible claim. The court clarified that prosecutors have no constitutional duty to disclose impeachment evidence prior to a guilty plea, which negated the plaintiff's due process argument.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Res Judicata Statute of Limitations
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