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Jun 24 2026
4th Cir. 26-6165 Per Curiam

Matthew Alward v. Health Services Administrator; Warden, FCI Beckley; Director Federal Bureau of Prisons; United States of America

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court order dismissing a prisoner's Bivens claim. The appellate court held that the appellant forfeited appellate review by failing to challenge the specific bases for the lower court's decision in his informal brief.

Civil Civil Rights - PLRA / Prisoner Forfeiture / Penalty
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Jun 24 2026
9th Cir. 25-7131 Unpublished

Rodas-Flores, Et Al. v. Blanche

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order dismissing asylum and withholding of removal claims. The court found substantial evidence supported the agency's determination that the petitioners failed to prove persecution on account of a protected ground.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Jun 24 2026
4th Cir. 23-2232 Panel Decision

Gordon v. Heath

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the denial of qualified immunity to a Maryland State Police sergeant accused of fostering a racially hostile work environment. The court held that the plaintiffs plausibly alleged the sergeant participated in and tacitly authorized exclusionary practices and tolerated a racially offensive image in the wake of George Floyd's killing.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Qualified Immunity
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Jun 24 2026
9th Cir. 24-5407 unanimous

Ortiz v. Bisignano

The Ninth Circuit reversed the district court's affirmation of a Social Security Commissioner's denial of Supplemental Security Income benefits, holding that the Administrative Law Judge erred in discounting treating source medical opinions and subjective testimony regarding seizures and mental health symptoms.

Civil Social Security
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Jun 24 2026
4th Cir. 25-1440 Per Curiam

Mitchell Waters v. The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment in an employment discrimination case. The court held that the plaintiff failed to provide sufficient evidence to support claims of race discrimination, hostile work environment, and retaliation.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment Civil Rights - Section 1983 Summary Judgment
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Jun 24 2026
9th Cir. 17-73409 Unpublished

Rongmin Zhao v. Todd Blanche

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order dismissing an asylum claim. The court found substantial evidence supported the agency's adverse credibility determination and conclusion that the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for relief.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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