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May 1 2026
9th Cir. 25-1827 Unpublished

Alvarado-Romero v. Blanche

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals decision dismissing an immigrant's claims for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture. The court affirmed the denial of cancellation of removal, finding substantial evidence supported the agency's conclusion that the petitioner's family would not suffer exceptional hardship.

Civil Forfeiture / Penalty Immigration (Civil)
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May 1 2026
4th Cir. 26-6068 Per Curiam

CORVIN JAUWAN YOUNG v. KELLY GOTHARD, South Carolina Department of Mental Health Director; ERIN GAFFNEY, Residential Program (Superintendent), Wellpath Recovery Solutions; JENNI...

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a civil rights complaint because the plaintiff failed to file specific objections to a magistrate judge's recommendation. This procedural failure forfeited the plaintiff's right to appellate review of the case's merits.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983
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May 1 2026
8th Cir. 25-2665 Panel Decision

John Carl Michel, Jr. v. Honeywell International Cigna Life Insurance Company of North America 1-10 Does

The Eighth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of wrongful termination and defamation claims against Honeywell and summary judgment for the insurers regarding disability benefits. The court held that the plaintiff failed to prove an employment contract exception, missed the statutory deadline for discrimination claims, and could not overcome statutory privilege for defamation.

Civil ERISA / Employee Benefits Securities Summary Judgment
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May 1 2026
7th Cir. 24-2806 Panel Decision

ANA BERNAL v. KOHL'S CORPORATION and KOHL'S, INC

The Seventh Circuit affirmed the denial of a petition to compel arbitration, holding that federal courts cannot overturn an arbitrator's discretionary decision to terminate proceedings. Because the American Arbitration Association properly closed the cases after Kohl's refused to register its agreement, the petitioners remain barred from judicial resolution of their claims.

Civil Consumer Protection
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May 1 2026
4th Cir. 26-1061 Per Curiam

In re DEBRA NELSON

The Fourth Circuit denied Debra Nelson's petition for a writ of prohibition, ruling that such relief is an extraordinary remedy unavailable when adequate appellate review exists. The court held that the writ cannot substitute for a direct appeal in her underlying employment discrimination case.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment
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May 1 2026
1st Cir. 24-2067 Panel Decision

Lantigua-Núñez v. United States Coast Guard

The First Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a Federal Tort Claims Act claim against the Coast Guard, holding that the Suits in Admiralty Act provides the exclusive remedy for maritime torts involving government vessels. Because the plaintiff's proposed amendment to add a claim under the Suits in Admiralty Act was time-barred, the court ruled that no federal subject matter jurisdiction existed over the tort claim.

Admiralty / Maritime Civil
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May 1 2026
4th Cir. 25-7074 Per Curiam

Richard Vandale Clowney v. SCDC

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Richard Vandale Clowney's Section 1983 complaint because his appellate objections to the magistrate judge's recommendation lacked the required specificity. Although Clowney filed objections on time, they were too generalized to alert the district court to the true legal grounds for his appeal, resulting in a waiver of substantive review.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983
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