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Every decision we've filed under Civil.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued an opinion in this appeal. Judgment has been entered in accordance with the court's decision.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit dismissed this appeal due to a lack of prosecution by the appellant. The court issued an order stating that no further action will be taken on the case.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's judgment in this civil appeal. The panel found no error affecting the lower court's decision after reviewing the briefs and record.
The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of an immigration order affirming the denial of asylum and related protections. The court held that the agency's adverse credibility determination was supported by substantial evidence due to fraudulent medical documents and material inconsistencies in the petitioner's testimony.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued an opinion in this civil matter. Judgment has been entered in accordance with the court's decision.
The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review, upholding the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an asylum and Convention Against Torture claim. The court found substantial evidence supported the agency's conclusion that the petitioner could safely relocate within El Salvador to avoid harm.
The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals decision denying asylum and related relief to Honduran nationals. The court held that substantial evidence supported the agency's finding that the petitioners could safely and reasonably relocate internally within Honduras.
The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of an immigration order, holding that substantial evidence supported the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of asylum and related relief. The court found the petitioners failed to demonstrate past persecution or a well-founded fear of future persecution in Venezuela.
The First Circuit vacated a district court order dismissing a third-party claimant's petition to contest a forfeiture of a boat. The appellate court remanded the case to allow the district court to address the claimant's request to amend his petition.
The Tenth Circuit affirmed a bankruptcy court ruling that unpaid salaries owed to former employees are nondischargeable in bankruptcy. The court held that the debtor forfeited a key statutory defense by failing to raise it in the lower court and failed to meet the high burden of proving plain error.