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Mar 13 2026
4th Cir. 23-6867 Panel Decision

THEODORE JERRY BOLICK v. JOEL ANDERSON

The Fourth Circuit held that genuine issues of material fact exist regarding whether prison officials were deliberately indifferent to a prisoner's serious physical disabilities by denying him out-of-cell exercise. The court affirmed the dismissal of the claim against the Department of Corrections Director but vacated summary judgment for the local officials, remanding the case for trial.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Qualified Immunity Summary Judgment
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Mar 13 2026
9th Cir. 21-70882 Unpublished

BYRON MALDONADO-RODAS v. PAMELA BONDI, Attorney General

The Ninth Circuit denied Byron Maldonado-Rodas's petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision to deny his applications for withholding of removal and cancellation of removal. The court held that the petitioner forfeited challenges to the nexus determination and that his proposed particular social group was not cognizable.

Civil Forfeiture / Penalty Immigration (Civil)
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Mar 13 2026
7th Cir. 25-1523 Panel Decision

FRANK T. WHITEHEAD v. GREGORY PLANTZ and RON WAAS

The Seventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment for prison guards, ruling that a prisoner's failure to use established religious accommodation procedures precluded a finding of liability for refusing to hire him. The court further held that a guard's offhand comment calling a prisoner a snitch did not violate clearly established First Amendment law, shielding the officer from liability.

Civil Civil Rights - PLRA / Prisoner Qualified Immunity
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Mar 13 2026
9th Cir. 2:23-cv-00050- Published

IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA; ADRIA JAWORT; RACHEL CORCORAN; MONTANA BOOK COMPANY; IMAGINE BREWING COMPANY, LLC; BUMBLEBEE AERIAL FITNESS; WESTERN MONTANA COMMUNITY CENTER; GREAT FALLS LGBTQ+ CENTER; THE MYRNA LOY; MONTANA PRIDE; ROXY THEATER v. AUSTIN KNUDSEN; ELSIE ARNTZEN and J.P. GALLAGHER, CITY OF HELENA

The Ninth Circuit affirmed a preliminary injunction against Montana's House Bill 359, which restricts 'drag story hours' and 'sexually oriented performances,' finding it likely violates the First Amendment.

Civil Civil Rights - Voting Preliminary Injunction Standing
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Mar 13 2026
1st Cir. 24-1499 Panel Decision

JOANNE WALSH v. HNTB CORPORATION

The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment in an age discrimination case, holding that the plaintiff's motion to extend the appeal deadline served as the functional equivalent of a notice of appeal.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment
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Mar 13 2026
7th Cir. 25-1004 Panel Decision

JOHN PETERSON v. DOUGLAS A. COLLINS, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

The Seventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Dr. Peterson's appeal regarding his removal from the Veterans Administration, holding that the agency's procedures were not arbitrary or capricious. The court found that Peterson received adequate due process, including advance notice and multiple opportunities to be heard, despite delays caused by the pandemic.

Administrative / Agency Review Civil Summary Judgment
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Mar 13 2026
6th Cir. 25-5653 Published

Jane Doe, by and through C.B. v. Diocese of Covington, et al.

The Sixth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for a Catholic school, ruling that a single instance of racial slurring by a classmate and a teacher's insensitive lesson did not constitute actionable harassment under Title VI. The court held that the school's prompt investigation and remedial actions, including removing the teacher from chaperone duties and providing diversity training, defeated claims of deliberate indifference.

Civil Civil Rights - Education Summary Judgment
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Mar 13 2026
11th Cir. 1:25-cv-06428-TRJ, Per Curiam

WAYNE LYLE CHUCK CARY v. FULCRUM LOAN HOLDINGS, LLC BAY POINT CAPITAL ADVISORS, II, LP BAY POINT CAPITAL PARTNERS II, LP RONALD LAVENTHAL

The Eleventh Circuit dismissed an appeal challenging a district court's denial of a stay on a real property sale in a bankruptcy case, ruling the order was not final and appealable. The court found the appeal lacked jurisdiction because the order did not meet the finality requirement or any narrow exceptions.

Bankruptcy Civil Mootness
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Mar 13 2026
8th Cir. 25-1868 Panel Decision

Untitled Opinion

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

Civil Other Civil
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