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Apr 30 2026
4th Cir. 25-2285 Per Curiam

John Michael Scardina v. Elaine Folk Marshall; Jennifer Griffin

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se civil action but modified the ruling to reflect that the dismissal for lack of subject matter jurisdiction must be without prejudice. The court held that a court lacking jurisdiction has no power to adjudicate a claim on the merits, requiring the dismissal to allow for potential refiling if jurisdiction can be established.

Civil Other Civil
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Apr 30 2026
9th Cir. 2:25-cv-04659-AB-JC Unpublished

WE THE PATRIOTS USA, INC., ET AL. V. VENTURA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL.

The Ninth Circuit dismissed an appeal challenging the denial of a renewed temporary restraining order because such denials are generally not appealable. The court found the district court's ruling was procedural and did not resolve the merits of the case, meaning the plaintiffs retain the right to seek a preliminary injunction.

Civil Civil Rights - Education
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Apr 30 2026
4th Cir. 25-1558 Per Curiam

ESTER NOEMI VASQUEZ-CONTRERAS v. TODD BLANCHE, Acting Attorney General

The Fourth Circuit denied a petition for review of an immigration judge's denial of asylum and withholding of removal, ruling that substantial evidence supported the agency's finding that the petitioner failed to prove a nexus between her claimed social group and the persecution. The court affirmed that not every threat referencing a protected group is made on account of that group, emphasizing the need to prove the persecutor's specific reasons for targeting the individual.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Apr 30 2026
9th Cir. 23-138 Unpublished

ROMERO HERNANDEZ V. BLANCHE

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of the BIA's decision, upholding the finding that Mexican men deported from the U.S. is too broad to constitute a cognizable particular social group. The court further held that substantial evidence supported the conclusion that the petitioner's harm was motivated by personal interference in a relationship rather than membership in a protected class.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Apr 30 2026
9th Cir. 25-5948 Unpublished

BUENROSTRO-MORENO, ET AL. V. BLANCHE

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review challenging an immigration judge's conduct and the denial of asylum claims for a family of Mexican nationals. The court held that the judge's inquiry into the government's appeal strategy did not constitute fundamental unfairness and that substantial evidence supported the finding that the petitioners could safely relocate within Mexico.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Apr 30 2026
9th Cir. 2:23-cv-00459- 2-1

SANCHEZ GONZALEZ, ET AL. V. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE, ET AL.

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a visa denial challenge, holding that while the Supreme Court's Muñoz decision precludes due process claims by citizens regarding admission, it does not abrogate the Mandel exception for First Amendment rights. Applying the limited 'facially legitimate and bona fide reason' standard, the court found the government satisfied its burden by showing reasonable grounds to believe the applicant was a criminal organization member.

Administrative / Agency Review Civil
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Apr 30 2026
Fed. Cir. 24-1823 Panel Decision

Pressly v. United States

The Federal Circuit affirmed that the Surface Transportation Board's issuance of Notices of Interim Trail Use constitutes a Fifth Amendment taking requiring just compensation. Applying Indiana property law, the court held that the railroad held only easements which extinguished upon service cessation, causing fee simple title to revert to the adjacent landowners.

Civil Securities
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Apr 30 2026
7th Cir. 25-1233 Panel Decision

FLAVIA COATL-CHIQUITO v. TODD W. BLANCHE, Acting Attorney General of the United States

The Seventh Circuit affirmed the denial of Flavia Coatl-Chiquito's motions to reopen her in absentia removal order, holding that the Supreme Court's decision in Niz-Chavez does not equitably toll the statutory deadline. The court further dismissed her claim regarding sua sponte reopening for lack of jurisdiction, leaving the final order of removal in effect.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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