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Every decision we've filed under Civil.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the denial of a petition to return a child to Mexico under the Hague Convention. The court held that returning the child would expose him to a grave risk of physical or psychological harm due to the father's cartel ties and substance abuse.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order dismissing an appeal of a cancellation of removal denial. The court found substantial evidence supported the agency's conclusion that the petitioner's family would not suffer exceptional and extremely unusual hardship if he were removed.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed a jury verdict awarding compensatory and punitive damages to an employee subjected to severe sexual harassment. The court held that Title VII plaintiffs have no duty to mitigate emotional distress damages and that the employer failed to make good-faith efforts to comply with federal law.
The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order denying asylum and related relief. The court found substantial evidence supported the agency's conclusion that the petitioner failed to prove past persecution or a well-founded fear of future persecution.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the denial of intervention by advocacy groups seeking to defend Texas tuition provisions. The court dismissed the remaining claims for want of appellate jurisdiction because the movants were not parties to the underlying lawsuit.
The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals decision affirming the denial of asylum and related protections. The court found substantial evidence supported the agency's conclusions regarding the petitioner's competency, waiver of claims, and ineligibility for withholding of removal.
The Tenth Circuit remanded a civil rights case where the district court dismissed a pro se complaint without explaining why amendment would be futile. The appellate panel held that while the complaint failed to state a claim, the lower court erred by not allowing the plaintiff an opportunity to amend.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of Roberto Salinas's civil rights complaint against a county sheriff. The appellate court found that Salinas failed to identify errors in the lower court's analysis regarding constitutional claims and lacked jurisdiction over certain procedural orders.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the denial of survivor annuity benefits to a petitioner who claimed a common law marriage. The court held that the petitioner failed to provide substantial evidence of an express mutual agreement to be presently married prior to her husband's death.
The Eleventh Circuit dismissed an appeal challenging a district court's remand order and denial of reconsideration. The court concluded it lacked jurisdiction because the remand was based on a lack of subject matter jurisdiction and the attorney fees amount remained undetermined.