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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9th Cir. 17-70213 Unpublished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9th Cir. 21-70882 Unpublished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 12 2026
Fed. Cir. 24-2352 Panel Decision

Buy Belize, LLC v. United States

The Federal Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Buy Belize's complaint for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction. The court held that the Court of Federal Claims lacks authority to adjudicate claims challenging the merits of a district court's turnover order issued in civil contempt proceedings.

Civil Other Civil
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Mar 12 2026
Fed. Cir. 25-1541 Panel Decision

TYSHA S. HOLMES v. DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 2025-1541

The Federal Circuit affirmed the Merit Systems Protection Board's order finding the Department of the Army in compliance with a mandate to halt recoupment of interim relief payments. The court held that substantial evidence supported the agency's explanation of its debt calculations and confirmed that no collection efforts were made for the protected period.

Civil Other Civil
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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.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment
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Mar 12 2026
7th Cir. 23-1201 Panel Decision

GURMEET SINGH v. PAMELA J. BONDI, Attorney General of the United States

The Seventh Circuit affirmed the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of Gurmeet Singh's adjustment of status application, holding that room and board provided by temples outside his sponsoring entity constituted unauthorized employment. The court found no reversible error in the agency's determination that Singh violated the terms of his R-1 visa by working for over 180 days at locations not authorized by his original petition.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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