Apr 28 2026
9th Cir. 24-5444 Unpublished

ALEKSANIAN, ET AL. V. BLANCHE

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review seeking asylum and related relief for Russian nationals, upholding the Board of Immigration Appeals' finding that the evidence did not compel a conclusion of persecution. The court held that the Immigration Judge properly applied the cumulative-effect standard and that the record failed to show an objectively well-founded fear of future persecution.

Apr 28 2026
9th Cir. 20-71287 Unpublished

Rafael Rodriguez Zaragoza v. Todd Blanche

The Ninth Circuit dismissed a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals decision denying cancellation of removal. The court found the petitioner failed to exhaust claims regarding ineffective assistance of counsel and lacked jurisdiction to review discretionary agency determinations.

Apr 28 2026
9th Cir. 24-5444 Unpublished

Aleksanian v. Blanche

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review challenging the denial of asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture. The court found substantial evidence supported the agency's determination that the petitioner did not suffer past persecution or face a well-founded fear of future persecution.

Apr 28 2026
9th Cir. 24-7677 Unpublished

Olivarez Morales, et al. v. Blanche

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review challenging the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of asylum and withholding of removal. The court held that substantial evidence supported the agency's finding that the petitioner did not experience persecution severe enough to qualify for protection.

Apr 28 2026
9th Cir. 25-4077 Unpublished

Castro Galarraga v. Blanche

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of an immigration order. The court found substantial evidence supporting the Board of Immigration Appeals' rejection of asylum and Convention Against Torture claims.

Apr 28 2026
United States Court… 25-1104 Panel Decision

EVERGREEN SHIPPING AGENCY (AMERICA) CORP. AND EVERGREEN LINE JOINT SERVICE AGREEMENT v. FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION AND UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

The D.C. Circuit denied Evergreen Shipping's petition for review, upholding the Federal Maritime Commission's order that detention charges levied during a port closure were unjust and unreasonable. The court affirmed that the Commission reasonably applied the Shipping Act's incentive principle to conclude that fees cannot promote freight fluidity when equipment cannot physically be returned.

Apr 27 2026
4th Cir. 25-2263 Per Curiam

Banerjee v. Rueger

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by pro se plaintiffs challenging a district court order. The court held that the order was neither a final judgment nor an appealable interlocutory order under federal law.