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Mar 17 2026
5th Cir. 25-50635 Per Curiam

Phillips v. Texas Workforce Commission

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Robert Phillips' pro se complaint, holding that his allegations failed to state plausible claims for relief under federal civil rights statutes. The court concluded that Phillips did not adequately allege discrimination based on race or a protected characteristic, as his termination was allegedly motivated by his refusal to purchase illegal drugs.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment
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Mar 17 2026
5th Cir. 25-20441 Per Curiam

Summary Calendar Michael Wayne Singletary Plaintiff— v. SWBC Mortgage Corporation; Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se plaintiff's lawsuit alleging wrongful mortgage transfer, rejecting the argument that failure to record a loan transfer voids the debt. The court held that the plaintiff's reliance on non-existent case law and abandoned legal theories provided no basis to overturn the district court's ruling.

Civil Contract
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Mar 17 2026
4th Cir. 25-2093 Per Curiam

GLENN S. MILLSAPS, JR v. DANNY LILES, Employee of the Wilson Security Company; RON HILLARD Deputy Employed by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a Section 1983 complaint filed against a private security employee and a county deputy. The court found no reversible error in the lower court's ruling and dispensed with oral argument due to the sufficiency of the written record.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983
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Mar 17 2026
4th Cir. 26-6059 Per Curiam

GARY WAYNE CARTER v. JOHN BRAD WHITESIDES; CAPTAIN ERIC JAILLETTE; LANCASTER SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

The Fourth Circuit vacated a district court's denial of a Rule 60(b) motion because the lower court raised the timeliness issue on its own without giving the plaintiff notice. While the court agreed that the one-year deadline applied, it held that timeliness is an affirmative defense that must be raised by the opposing party.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983
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Mar 17 2026
5th Cir. 25-60469 Per Curiam

Flores Sanchez v. Bondi

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the denial of asylum, withholding of removal, and Convention Against Torture protection because the petitioner failed to prove a nexus between his alleged persecution and his proposed social group. The court also held it lacked jurisdiction to review the denial of a motion for continuance.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Mar 17 2026
8th Cir. 24-2795 Panel Decision

Untitled Opinion

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued an opinion in the case of Joshua Hollamon versus the County of Wright. Judgment has been entered in accordance with the court's decision.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment
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