Designated for publication U.S. v. Wilson, 24-10633, appeal from N.D. Tex. per curiam (Jones, Smith, Graves, Ho, Duncan, Engelhardt, Oldham, voting for en banc rehearing; Elrod, Stewart, Richman, Southwick, Haynes, Higginson, Willett, Wilson, Douglas, Ramirez, voting against en banc rehearing) (oral argument at panel stage); Willett, J., issuing opinion “respecting the denial” (joined by Elrod, … More April 30, 2026, opinions
Unpublished decisions per curiam (Wiener, Willett, Wilson) (no oral argument), criminal Granting Anders motion to withdraw, and dismissing appeal. per curiam (Smith, Graves, Wilson) (no oral argument), criminal Granting Anders motion to withdraw, and dismissing appeal. per curiam (Clement, Richman, Willett) (no oral argument), criminal Granting Anders motion to withdraw, and dismissing appeal. per curiam … More April 27, 2026, opinions
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
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 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
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
Designated for publication Ho, J. (Haynes, Higginson, Ho) (no oral argument), Higginson, J., dissenting; mandamus, venue, antitrust Granting mandamus to compel the district court to transfer venue to the Northern District of California. Branch Metrics, Inc. sued Google, LLC in the Eastern District of Texas, alleging Sherman Act violations based on documents uncovered during the … More April 7, 2026, opinions
Unpublished decisions per curiam (Elrod, Higginbotham, Graves) (oral argument), criminal, sentencing Affirming 27-month sentence on conviction of wire fraud arising from a scheme to defraud the Small Business Administration by submitting fraudulent PPP and Economic Injury Disaster Loan applications, obtaining $1,196,588 in loan proceeds. Lewis challenged her 27-month sentence, arguing the district court clearly erred … More April 6, 2026, opinions
