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Feb 24 2026
7th Cir. 25-2417 Panel Decision

DANUTA DEC v. MARKWAYNE MULLIN, Secretary of Homeland Security

The Seventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a challenge to a USCIS waiver denial, holding that federal statutes unequivocally preclude judicial review of agency decisions regarding waivers of inadmissibility. The court also admonished the petitioner's attorney for submitting a brief containing non-existent citations and false quotations generated by artificial intelligence.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Feb 24 2026
3rd Cir. 25-1744 Panel Decision

Yong Chul Son v. Thomas G. Lynch, Deceased; Andrew S. Strauss; Michael Skinder; Publisher of New Jersey Lawyers Diary and Manual

The Third Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Yong Chul Son's federal claims, ruling that they were barred by the two-year statute of limitations. The court held that the alleged events occurred years before the complaint was filed and that no grounds existed to equitably toll the deadline.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Statute of Limitations
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Feb 24 2026
U.S. Sup. Ct. 24-724 Unanimous

Hain Celestial Group, Inc. v. Palmquist

The Supreme Court affirmed the Fifth Circuit's decision to vacate a federal judgment and remand a product liability case to state court because the District Court lacked diversity jurisdiction at the time of removal. The Court held that a district court's erroneous dismissal of a non-diverse defendant does not cure a pre-existing jurisdictional defect, as federal courts must assess jurisdiction based on the facts existing when the case was filed.

Administrative / Agency Review Civil
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Feb 24 2026
United States Court… 25-5259 Panel Decision

Nicholas Woodall v. Donald J. Trump, President, et al.

The D.C. Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Nicholas Woodall's complaint against the President, ruling that the filing failed to meet the pleading standards of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 8(a). The court held that the document did not constitute a valid case or controversy under Article III because it lacked a short and plain statement of jurisdiction or grounds for relief.

Admiralty / Maritime Civil
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Feb 24 2026
United States Court… 25-7138 Panel Decision

S.R.B. Kenneth v. TYPSA Group and Kingdom of Spain

The D.C. Circuit affirmed the dismissal of claims against the Kingdom of Spain, ruling that sovereign immunity under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act barred the suit. The court also upheld the dismissal of claims against TYPSA Group for failing to allege a domestic injury required for RICO liability or conduct violating the law of nations.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Feb 24 2026
7th Cir. 25-1115 Panel Decision

KEYONA CAMPBELL v. EDWARD-ELMHURST HEALTH

The Seventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Keyona Campbell's Title VII claim against Edward-Elmhurst Health because she lacked Article III standing. The court held that Campbell failed to allege a concrete injury in fact since she voluntarily withdrew from the onboarding process before any alleged harm could materialize.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment
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Feb 24 2026
7th Cir. 25-1485 Panel Decision

STEPAN SEREDA v. NOMAD FREIGHT, INC

The Seventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Stepan Sereda's employment discrimination lawsuit, ruling that he failed to exhaust administrative remedies and that several of his statutory claims lack a private right of action. The court held that Sereda's Title VII charge was untimely and that his OSHA and Whistleblower Protection Act claims could not be privately enforced or were procedurally barred.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment
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Feb 24 2026
7th Cir. 24-1100 Panel Decision

JOHNNIE E. RUSSELL v. RYAN COMSTOCK, COLIN POWELL, and DAVE WOHLGEMUTH

The Seventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment for a police officer who conducted a warrantless search of an apartment following a stabbing. The court held that the officer was entitled to qualified immunity because it was not clearly established law that such a search violated the Fourth Amendment under the emergency aid exception.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Qualified Immunity Summary Judgment
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Feb 23 2026
10th Cir. 1:24-CV-00052-JFR-SCY) Panel Decision

WILLIAM BERRY v. PAMELA J. BONDI

The Tenth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a federal employee's Title VII claims for failure to exhaust administrative remedies, holding that he missed the mandatory 45-day reporting deadline for most alleged discriminatory acts. While the court upheld the summary judgment against the plaintiff, it remanded one specific issue regarding whether a later dismissal letter could retroactively exhaust an earlier investigation claim.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment
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