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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9th Cir. 23-138 Unpublished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9th Cir. 25-5948 Unpublished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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Apr 30 2026
Fed. Cir. 26-1381 Panel Decision

KAMDEM-OUAFFO v. LEBLON

The Federal Circuit determined it lacked jurisdiction to hear this appeal because the underlying dispute did not involve patent laws or other statutory grounds under 28 U.S.C. § 1295(a). Consequently, the court ordered the transfer of the matter to the Third Circuit rather than dismissing the appeal.

Civil Intellectual Property
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Apr 30 2026
1st Cir. 26-1209 Panel Decision

GORDON-DARBY HOLDINGS, INC v. ROBERT L. QUINN, in the official capacity as Commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Safety, et al

The First Circuit granted the Commissioners' motion to stay a preliminary injunction that had blocked New Hampshire from repealing its motor vehicle emissions inspection program. The court held that the state likely succeeded on the merits because the Clean Air Act does not authorize citizen suits based on purely prospective violations of State Implementation Plans.

Civil Environmental (Civil)
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