Topic
Every decision we've filed under Civil.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals decision. The court affirmed the denial of asylum, withholding of removal, and Convention Against Torture protection.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal because the appellant failed to file specific objections to a magistrate judge's recommendation. The court held that the appellant forfeited the right to appellate review of the summary judgment order.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order. The court found substantial evidence supported the agency's conclusion that the petitioners failed to establish eligibility for asylum, withholding of removal, or protection under the Convention Against Torture.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court order compelling arbitration in an employment dispute. The appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's dismissal of the plaintiff's claims.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by former city employees fired for refusing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The panel held that the plaintiffs failed to state a claim for violations of equal protection, substantive due process, or procedural due process.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a pro se employment discrimination appeal. The court held that the appellant forfeited appellate review because her objections to the magistrate judge's recommendation lacked the required specificity.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of an adverse credibility determination by the Board of Immigration Appeals. The court held that substantial evidence supported the agency's finding that the petitioner was not credible.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a Voting Rights Act claim due to the plaintiff's lack of Article III standing. The court held that the plaintiff failed to allege sufficient facts showing a substantial likelihood of future injury from the sheriff's conduct.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed consolidated appeals filed by a Maryland inmate. The court ruled that the appeals were untimely because the notice of appeal was not filed within the required thirty-day window.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for a casino and police department in a civil rights suit involving a trespassing seizure. The court held that casino personnel had probable cause to detain the plaintiff and that the officer had reasonable suspicion to conduct an investigative stop.