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Summary Judgment

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Jul 16 2024
United States Court… 22-5231 Panel Decision

BARBARA KOWAL v. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

The D.C. Circuit affirmed summary judgment for federal law enforcement agencies in two Freedom of Information Act lawsuits, ruling that their searches for records regarding death row inmate Daniel Troya were adequate. The court further held that the agencies properly withheld documents under multiple FOIA exemptions to protect privacy, confidential sources, and law enforcement techniques.

Criminal Drug Trafficking Summary Judgment
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Apr 19 2024
2nd Cir. 22-2895-pr Panel Decision

JOE BALTAS v. DAVID MAIGA, In his Individual and Official Capacities, ROLLIN COOK, In his Individual and Official Capacities, ANGEL QUIROS In his Individual and Official Capacit...

The Second Circuit held that periodic reviews of a Connecticut prisoner's administrative segregation status satisfied due process even while he was incarcerated in Virginia. However, the court found a genuine dispute of material fact regarding whether Virginia Department of Corrections administrative remedies were available to the plaintiff, rendering summary judgment on his First, Sixth, and Eighth Amendment claims inappropriate.

Civil Rights - PLRA / Prisoner Civil Rights - Section 1983 Criminal Prison Offenses
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