Apr 27 2026
4th Cir. 25-2375 Per Curiam

PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE NUMBER P60005535 v. ERIN BURNETT, Outfront of Cable News Network (CNN); JASON CARROLL; ANDREW KACZYNSKI, of K-File; MANU RAJU; DR. SANJAY GUPTA; JAKE TAPP...

The Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by a pro se litigant because the notice was submitted before the district court entered a final order. The court held that without a final judgment or specific interlocutory ruling, it lacks the statutory authority to hear the case.

Apr 15 2026
Fed. Cir. 26-1468 Panel Decision

ANDRE YOUNGBLOOD v. UNITED STATES

The Federal Circuit dismissed Andre Youngblood's appeal from the Court of Federal Claims because his notice of appeal was filed after the statutory deadline. The court held that the appellant failed to provide evidence satisfying the prison mailbox rule to prove his filing was timely.

Apr 15 2026
Fed. Cir. 25-1604 Panel Decision

DEE MONBO v. UNITED STATES 2025-1604

The Federal Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pre-award bid protest because the plaintiff failed to appear at scheduled status conferences without providing a valid explanation. The court held that even pro se litigants must comply with clear court orders and that failure to prosecute a case warrants dismissal under RCFC 41.

Apr 15 2026
Fed. Cir. 25-2155 Panel Decision

JUSTIN PAUL DREILING v. UNITED STATES 2025-2155

The Federal Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a service member's challenge to a base vaccination policy for youth sports due to lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The court held that the Tucker Act does not grant the Court of Federal Claims authority to hear claims for injunctive relief without a money-mandating source of law.

Apr 10 2026
Fed. Cir. 26-1228 Panel Decision

Rahman Kamal Rogers v. United States

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal due to the appellant's failure to pay the required docketing fee. The court found that the appellant did not comply with Federal Circuit Rule fifty-two subsection d.

Apr 10 2026
Fed. Cir. 26-1470 Panel Decision

Somona Marie Lofton v. United States

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by Somona Marie Lofton against the United States. The dismissal occurred because the appellant failed to pay the required docketing fee within the time permitted by court rules.