Federal Courts

Supreme Court Order List - Certiorari Denied/Granted

The Supreme Court has issued its order list for March 9, 2026, detailing decisions on petitions for writs of certiorari. The Court granted certiorari in one case (25-579 DEPT. OF AIR FORCE, ET AL. V. GUAHAN, PRUTEHI) and denied certiorari in numerous others. The list also includes miscellaneous orders regarding filings and in forma pauperis status.

Supreme Court Order List - Certiorari Denied

The Supreme Court denied a petition for a writ of certiorari in the case of Ricks v. Texas. The Court also denied an application for a stay of execution of a sentence of death presented to Justice Alito. This order list reflects the Court's disposition of these matters.

Faircloth v. Simmons - Civil Rights Complaint

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia issued an order in the civil rights case Steven Todd Faircloth v. Deputy Paul Simmons, et al. The court is screening the plaintiff's amended complaint, which alleges unlawful arrest and confinement, to determine if it states a claim upon which relief can be granted.

Jarvis Josephus Canty v. Sheriff David Davis, et al. - Recommendation of Dismissal

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia has issued a Recommendation of Dismissal in the case of Jarvis Josephus Canty v. Sheriff David Davis, et al. The recommendation is based on the plaintiff's failure to keep the court informed of his mailing address, rendering him unreachable.

Davis v. Williams - Habeas Corpus Petition

The District Court for the Middle District of Georgia is considering a petition for a writ of habeas corpus filed by Zykeria Davis. The petition was prepared and signed by another inmate, Ms. Kyrima Anderson, acting as a "friend of the Court."

Sacaza v. City of New York - Qualified Immunity Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's denial of summary judgment for a New York City detective in a false arrest and malicious prosecution case. The court found that arguable probable cause existed, entitling the detective to qualified immunity.

GEICO v. Mayzenberg - Court Opinion on Insurance Reimbursement

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court judgment in favor of GEICO in GEICO v. Mayzenberg. The court remanded the case after the New York Court of Appeals clarified that an insurer cannot deny no-fault benefits based solely on alleged professional misconduct not involving the ceding of control to an unlicensed party.

Miller v. Lamanna - Appeal of Dismissal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court's dismissal of a former corrections officer's discrimination and retaliation claims. The appellate court found the district court erred by converting a summary judgment motion into a Rule 12(b)(6) dismissal motion, considering only the complaint's allegations.

US v. Aryeetey - Affirmation of Conviction and Sentence

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and sentence of Ivanjoel Aryeetey for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The court found no abuse of discretion in admitting DNA evidence and deemed the sentence substantively reasonable.

Safdieh v. Commissioner - IRS Penalty Assessment Authority

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Commissioner of Internal Revenue has the authority to assess penalties for failure to report control of foreign businesses under I.R.C. § 6038(b). The court vacated a Tax Court order that had granted summary judgment to the taxpayer, Joseph Safdieh, and remanded the case for further proceedings.