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Mar 16 2026
9th Cir. 2:18-cv-00374-WBS-JDP Unpublished

RODNEY BROOKS v. S. LEE, Correctional Lieutenant; S BEASLEY; J. LEE; E. ARNOLD, Warden

The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's summary judgment in a prisoner's civil rights case, ruling that the lower court did not abuse its discretion in denying motions to reopen discovery. The appellate court held that the appellant failed to demonstrate the diligence required to justify additional discovery or show that such discovery would have prevented summary judgment.

Civil Civil Rights - PLRA / Prisoner Civil Rights - Section 1983 Summary Judgment
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Mar 16 2026
6th Cir. 25-1187 Published

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. ANTJUAN PIERRE JACKSON

The Sixth Circuit affirmed Antjuan Pierre Jackson's conviction for fentanyl-related drug charges, rejecting his claims that evidence was unlawfully seized and that the government discriminated during jury selection. The court found the search warrant supported probable cause and that the district court did not clearly err in accepting the government's race-neutral reasons for striking jurors.

Civil Drug Trafficking Securities
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Mar 16 2026
9th Cir. 3:21-cv-01767-RBM-DTF Unpublished

Benjamin Flournoy v. M. Pollard, Warden, Richard J Donovan Correctional Facility; C. Kies Correctional Officer and Kilough, Mr. Miranda Lieutenant, Ralph Diaz, Former CDCR Secre...

The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment in a prisoner's civil rights lawsuit alleging that prison officials were deliberately indifferent to his health risks during the COVID-19 pandemic. The court held that the plaintiff failed to provide sufficient evidence that officials knew of and disregarded an excessive risk to his safety.

Civil Civil Rights - PLRA / Prisoner Civil Rights - Section 1983 Summary Judgment
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Mar 16 2026
1st Cir. 25-1413 Panel Decision

State of New York v. Trump

The First Circuit affirmed a preliminary injunction blocking a categorical freeze of federal financial assistance by federal agencies but vacated the portion of the order mandating immediate disbursement of funds. The court held that while the freeze was likely arbitrary and capricious under the Administrative Procedure Act, the district court lacked jurisdiction under the Tucker Act to order direct monetary payments for contractual grant obligations.

Civil Labor Preliminary Injunction
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Mar 16 2026
6th Cir. 25-5662 Published

THE ESTATE OF JEREMY MARR, by and through JOANNA MARR, its Administrator and JOANNA MARR v. CITY OF GLASGOW, KENTUCKY, CITY OF GLASGOW POLICE DEPARTMENT GUY JOSEPH TURCOTTE

The Sixth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for police officers and the City of Glasgow, holding that the officers were entitled to qualified immunity when using force against a drug-intoxicated suspect who actively resisted arrest. The court ruled that the use of a taser and knee strikes did not violate clearly established law because the suspect was struggling and refusing to comply with commands.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Qualified Immunity Summary Judgment
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Mar 16 2026
9th Cir. 2:24-cv-01348-CDS-EJY Unanimous

Kasey Carroll v. S. Corsaro, et al.

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se plaintiff's civil rights lawsuit because he failed to comply with district court orders. The court held that the district court acted within its discretion under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(b) and that the plaintiff waived any objections to the magistrate judge's report by failing to raise them.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983
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Mar 16 2026
1st Cir. 25-1236 Panel Decision

State of New York v. Trump

The First Circuit affirmed a preliminary injunction blocking the federal government's categorical freeze on obligated financial assistance to states, ruling the action arbitrary and capricious under the Administrative Procedure Act. The court vacated the portion of the injunction requiring direct monetary payments, citing the Supreme Court's recent rulings on the Tucker Act and sovereign immunity.

Civil Labor Standing
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Mar 16 2026
4th Cir. 25-1791 Panel Decision

S.W. v. Pressley Ridge

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a sexual abuse survivor's state-law tort claims against a residential treatment facility, ruling they were time-barred under West Virginia's two-year statute of limitations. The court clarified that the state's tolling statute for intentional concealment does not apply to claims based on negligent supervision or hiring.

Civil Forfeiture / Penalty Statute of Limitations
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