United States

Dodson v. Lutheran Village - Affirmation of Summary Judgment Ruling

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's ruling in Dodson v. Lutheran Village, granting summary judgment to the defendant on claims of religious discrimination and failure to accommodate. The unpublished opinion means the ruling does not set precedent.

Vasquez Escobar v. Bondi - Immigration Review Denial

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for review filed by Catalina B. Vasquez Escobar and her son, natives of Guatemala, challenging the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of their asylum and withholding of removal applications. The court found substantial evidence supported the denial.

US v. Anthony Chosewood - Sentence Reduction Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's denial of Anthony Scott Chosewood's motion for a sentence reduction under Amendment 821 to the Sentencing Guidelines. The unpublished opinion means this decision does not set precedent.

Capel v. Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority - Civil Rights Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's dismissal of a pro se appellant's amended complaint. The complaint raised claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and the Fair Housing Act. The court found no reversible error in the dismissal.

Petition for Writ of Mandamus Denied

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by Ubong Christopher Ubokudom. The petition sought to compel the district court to appoint counsel for his daughter and rule on pending motions for injunctive relief. The court found no undue delay or entitlement to mandamus relief.

Jermaine Capel v. Norfolk Public Schools - Dismissal Affirmed

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's dismissal of Jermaine Capel's amended complaint against Norfolk Public Schools. The claims were brought under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The court found no reversible error in the dismissal.

C.D. v. Arlington School Board - IDEA Special Education Dispute

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision regarding a special education dispute under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The unpublished opinion upheld the school board's actions concerning a student's eligibility and educational program.

Marian Shearin v. United States - Civil Action Affirmance

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's dismissal of Marian Shearin's civil action for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The appellate court modified the lower court's order to explicitly state the dismissal was without prejudice.

Zhang v. USCIS - Immigration Mandamus Case

A new immigration mandamus case, Zhang v. USCIS, was filed on March 2, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves claims against USCIS and other government officials related to immigration actions. Summons were issued on the same day.

State v. Mills - Felonious Assault Conviction Appeal

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions of Michael Mills for assault and felonious assault. The court found that the convictions were not against the manifest weight of the evidence, upholding the trial court's decision and sentence.