May 27 2026
4th Cir. 26-1152 Per Curiam

Emrit v. Cherniavska

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by a pro se litigant challenging a district court order regarding filing deficiencies. The court held that the order was not a final or appealable interlocutory order, leaving the appellate court without jurisdiction.

May 22 2026
4th Cir. 26-1311 Per Curiam

Leonard W. Houston v. United States of America

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by Leonard W. Houston regarding a district court order denying his motion to amend a complaint. The court held that the order in question was neither a final order nor an appealable interlocutory or collateral order.

May 21 2026
5th Cir. 25-11147 Per Curiam

Jones-Timms v. Freedom Chevrolet Buick GMC

The Fifth Circuit granted a pro se plaintiff's motion to proceed in forma pauperis and vacated a dismissal for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction. The court remanded the case to the district court to consider whether the plaintiff should be permitted to amend his complaint.

May 20 2026
1st Cir. 26-1568 Panel Decision

In re: Motion to Quash Administrative Subpoena to Rhode Island Hospital Child Advocate for Rhode Island v. United States of America

The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit denied a request for an injunction pending appeal filed by the Child Advocate for the State of Rhode Island. The court held that the petitioner failed to demonstrate the irreparable harm required to obtain such extraordinary relief.

May 20 2026
4th Cir. 26-1273 Per Curiam

In re CAUSTIN LEE MCLAUGHLIN

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by a pro se litigant. The court held that the petitioner failed to demonstrate the extraordinary circumstances required for such relief.

May 19 2026
11th Cir. 2:25-cv-14089-SMM Per Curiam

U.S. National Association v. Walker

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by Robert Walker because the challenged rulings were not final judgments. The court held that it lacked jurisdiction since the underlying litigation remained pending in the district court.

May 19 2026
5th Cir. 25-50444 Per Curiam

Ricks v. DMA Companies

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the lower court's decision in this civil appeal. The panel issued a brief per curiam opinion without providing detailed reasoning.