Designated for publication Smith, J. (joined by Elrod, Jones, Haynes, Willett, Ho, Duncan, Engelhardt, Oldham, Wilson) (oral argument); Ho, J., concurring; Oldham, J., concurring (joined by Elrod, Jones, Willett, Ho, Duncan, Engelhardt); Richman, J., dissenting (joined by Stewart, Southwick, Higginson, Ramirez, and joined by Graves and Douglas as to part II on standing); Graves, J., … More April 24, 2026, opinions
Unpublished decisions per curiam (Jones, Richman, Ramirez) (no oral argument), sec. 1983 Dismissing as frivolous appeal from dismissal of pro se sec. 1983 claim alleging that Mississippi Valley State University violated plaintiff’s Fourteenth Amendment right to privacy when it requested a copy of her academic transcript from Parchment, LLC. The court found that Young failed … More April 23, 2026, opinions
Designated for publication Duncan, J. (joined by Elrod, Jones, Smith, Willett, Ho, Engelhardt, Oldham, Wilson; except Willett, Ho, Oldham do not join as to standing/justiciability); Ho, J., concurring; Oldham, J., concurring (joined by Willett); Ramirez, J., dissenting (joined by Stewart, Richman, Haynes, Graves, Higginson, Douglas); Southwick, J., dissenting (joined by Richman, Graves, Higginson, Douglas, Ramirez); … More April 21, 2026, opinions
Designated for publication Ho, J. (Clement, Graves, Ho) (oral argument), Fourth Amendment, qualified immunity Reversing denial of summary judgment to defendants in excessive force claims. Amanda Carter’s minor daughter attended Live Oak High School. In February 2022, a Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services agent visited the Carters’ home to investigate a report of … More April 20, 2026, opinions
Designated for publication per curiam (Smith, Haynes, Oldham) (no oral argument), Oldham, J., concurring; criminal, sentencing, party-presentation principle, Anders motion Presumably denying Anders motion, vacating 46-month sentence, and remanding for resentencing. “I do not object to the majority’s approach to this case. But I write separately to emphasize its implications for the so-called party-presentation principle. … More April 16, 2026, opinions
Designated for publication Wilson, J. (Elrod, Smith, Wilson) (oral argument), liens, breach of contract, construction law, certification Certifying question to Mississippi Supreme Court regarding statutory requirement for lien enforceability. Cuevas Machine Company subcontracted with O’Neal Constructors to perform fabrication and machining services at a filtration plant owned by Calgon Carbon Corporation in Hancock County, Mississippi. … More April 15, 2026, opinions
Unpublished decisions per curiam (Davis, Jones, Ho) (no oral argument), criminal, guilty plea Affirming conviction for illegal entry. Victor Alfredo Tovar-Martinez appealed his conviction for illegal reentry, contending his guilty plea was not knowing and voluntary because the district court failed to inform him during the Rule 11 colloquy that the statute applies only to … More April 14, 2026, opinions
Designated for publication Clement, J. (Clement, Douglas, Ramirez) (oral argument), sec. 1983, Fourth Amendment Affirming summary judgment dismissal of plaintiff’s sec. 1983 claim alleging Fourth Amendment violations arising from search of residence. Officers with the Lafayette Police Department obtained a warrant to search Albert Alexander’s residence for firearms based on reports from Alexander’s granddaughter, Sharlette, … More April 13, 2026, opinions
Designated for publication Jones, J. (Jones, Graves, Rodriguez, by designation) (no oral argument), standing, Necessary and Proper Clause, tax Reversing dismissal of some of the individual plaintiffs on standing ground, and affirming (as modified) injunction against enforcement of ban on home distilling under 1868 law. Since 1868, federal law has prohibited the operation of any … More April 10, 2026, opinions
Unpublished decisions per curiam (King, Haynes, Ho) (oral argument), immigration Denying Egyptian citizen’s petition for review of BIA order affirming the immigration judge’s denial of motion to reconsider the denial of his motion to reopen removal proceedings. Moselhy, a native and citizen of Egypt, raised due process claims and argued the agency violated regulations governing … More April 9, 2026, opinions
