6TH-CIRCUIT

Melvin Weatherholt v. Crockett County School Board - Civil Rights

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in Melvin Weatherholt v. Crockett County School Board. The court found that the plaintiffs failed to plausibly allege a Fourth Amendment violation regarding their removal from a school event, thus upholding the dismissal of their claims.

Amadou Sy v. Pamela Bondi - Immigration Appeal

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals denied Amadou Sy's petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision. The court found substantial evidence supported the rejection of Sy's asylum, withholding of removal, and CAT protection claims due to a lack of credible testimony.

David Sanders v. Laura Plappert - Sixth Circuit Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued an opinion in the case of David Sanders v. Laura Plappert, with docket number 16-6152. The opinion was decided and filed on March 3, 2026, and is recommended for publication.

United States v. Amador Magallon Guerrero - Court Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's denial of motions to suppress evidence against Amador Magallon Guerrero. The court found no reversible error in the denial of motions related to alleged violations of the Fifth, Sixth, and Fourth Amendment rights during the investigation and seizure of evidence.

Scott Williams v. Addison Cmty. Schs. - Sixth Circuit Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Scott Williams v. Addison Community Schools, vacating the district court's decision and remanding the case. The appeal concerns a constitutional tort claim under the Michigan constitution related to a school board president's removal.

United States v. Rihanna Buddi - Sixth Circuit Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court's classification of Rihanna Buddi as a Tier II sex offender under SORNA, finding her to be a Tier I offender. The court vacated her supervised release sentence and remanded for resentencing due to procedural error in imposing a 20-year term.

Gun Owners of America v. Pamela Bondi - Attorney's Fees in Bump Stock Case

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on March 2, 2026, in Gun Owners of America v. Pamela Bondi, addressing attorney's fees for a challenge to the ATF's interpretation of bump stocks as machineguns. The court affirmed the district court's decision not to award fees, finding the ATF's position was substantially justified despite later Supreme Court rulings.

United States v. Raul Robledo - Court Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Raul Robledo for possession with intent to distribute cocaine. The court found that the district court appropriately applied the Sentencing Guidelines and statutory factors in sentencing Robledo to 37 months in prison.

Ryan Franke v. Kenny Janes - Excessive Force Civil Rights Case

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed in part and affirmed in part a district court's grant of summary judgment based on qualified immunity in a civil rights case alleging excessive force. The court found a genuine dispute of material fact regarding the necessity of the force used by Officer Kenny Janes against Ryan Franke.

United States v. Lawrence Mark Sherman - Court Opinion

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Dr. Lawrence Mark Sherman for conspiring to distribute controlled substances and unlawful distribution. The court found no reversible error in the district court's proceedings or denial of a new trial motion. The case involved the operation of Tranquility Wellness Center and the unlawful distribution of opioid prescriptions.