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May 1 2026
10th Cir. 5:25-CV-03049-JWL Panel Decision

Martin v. Schnurr, et al.

The Tenth Circuit reversed a district court's dismissal of a prisoner's Eighth Amendment claim, holding that the lower court erred by relying on a Martinez Report to resolve factual disputes during the screening stage. The appellate court clarified that while such reports may help identify frivolous claims, they cannot be used to dismiss a complaint for failure to state a claim when the report conflicts with the plaintiff's pleadings.

Civil Civil Rights - PLRA / Prisoner Civil Rights - Section 1983 Summary Judgment
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May 1 2026
9th Cir. 4:21-cv-00257-JGZ Unpublished

WRIGHT, ET AL. V. TALAMANTES, ET AL.

The Ninth Circuit reversed summary judgment for Dr. Dale Woolridge, holding that conducting a forensic medical exam on a child without parental consent or a court order violates clearly established constitutional rights absent exigent circumstances. The court also reversed summary judgment for investigator Gerardo Talamantes on judicial deception claims, finding a genuine dispute of material fact regarding the materiality of his statements to the juvenile court.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Fourth Amendment - Search & Seizure Qualified Immunity
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May 1 2026
9th Cir. 20-73290 Unpublished

ORLANDO REYES-NAVARRO, ET AL V. TODD BLANCHE

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order dismissing claims for asylum and withholding of removal. The court held that violence inflicted on the petitioners' family members was insufficient to establish past persecution and that the petitioners failed to prove they could not safely relocate within Mexico.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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May 1 2026
6th Cir. 24-1975 2-1

Kerwin v. Trinity Health Grand Haven Hosp.

The Sixth Circuit reversed a district court's grant of a preliminary injunction under Section 10(j) of the National Labor Relations Act, holding that the NLRB failed to demonstrate the irreparable harm required for equitable relief. While the Board likely succeeded on the merits of its unfair labor practice claims, the court found that the Board's remedial powers were sufficient to address any injury without immediate judicial intervention.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment
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May 1 2026
9th Cir. 22-1818 Unpublished

GONZALEZ GONZALEZ V. BLANCHE

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals decision rejecting asylum and related relief for a Mexican national with mental health challenges. The court affirmed the denial because the petitioner failed to exhaust administrative remedies on several claims and lacked substantial evidence proving a unique risk of persecution distinct from other mentally disabled individuals in Mexico.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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May 1 2026
5th Cir. 26-30203 Panel Decision

State of Louisiana, by & through its Attorney General, Liz Murrill; Rosalie Markezich v. Food & Drug Administration; Marty Makary; Richard Pazdur

The Fifth Circuit granted Louisiana's motion to stay the FDA's 2023 regulation allowing remote dispensing of mifepristone. The court held that the agency's admission of failing to study remote dispensing safety created irreparable harm that outweighed the public interest in maintaining the rule.

Civil Environmental (Civil)
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May 1 2026
9th Cir. 2:22-cv-01590-MEMF-AGR Unpublished

FRANK V. TESLA, INC., ET AL.

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's order compelling arbitration and denying the motion to vacate, holding that the employment agreement was not unconscionable under California law. The court found that while unequal bargaining power created some procedural unfairness, the agreement lacked sufficient substantive unfairness because the district court had already severed the offending carve-out provision.

Civil Civil Rights - Employment
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May 1 2026
4th Cir. 26-6185 Per Curiam

Clayton Vines v. Jason S. Miyares

The Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by a pro se prisoner because the notice of appeal was filed eight days after the statutory deadline expired. The court held that the thirty-day filing period is a strict jurisdictional requirement that cannot be extended absent specific statutory exceptions.

Civil Civil Rights - PLRA / Prisoner
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May 1 2026
9th Cir. 17-72351 Unpublished

EMILIA FUENTES AYALA V. TODD BLANCHE

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the denial of asylum, withholding of removal, and Convention Against Torture relief for a Mexican national targeted by a gang. The court held that the petitioner failed to prove a causal link between the harm she suffered and a protected ground, as the gang's motivation was property theft rather than persecution based on neutrality or family status.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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