United States

Pacito v. Trump - Ninth Circuit Court Opinion on Refugee Admissions

The Ninth Circuit affirmed in part and reversed in part a district court's preliminary injunction against Executive Order No. 14163, which suspended the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. The court found plaintiffs failed to show a likelihood of success on their claims that the executive order exceeded the President's statutory authority.

Fifth Circuit Affirms Conviction for Firearm Possession After Felony

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for firearm possession by a convicted felon under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). The court found the statute constitutional and rejected the defendant's vagueness challenge, citing precedent.

State AGs Sue Trump Administration Over Tariffs

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, joined by 23 other states, has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's latest round of tariffs. The coalition argues these tariffs were imposed without congressional approval and unlawfully increase costs for American consumers and businesses.

A.D. v. US Bureau of Prisons - Civil Case Filing

A civil case, A.D. v. United States of America (Federal Bureau of Prisons), was filed on March 5, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The filing includes a complaint, proposed summons, a motion to maintain plaintiff anonymity, and a consent to proceed before a US Magistrate Judge.

TCPA Case Motion to Dismiss Denied

The Northern District of Georgia denied a motion to dismiss a Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) case against RES 360 LLC and Peach City Properties LLC. The court found that the plaintiff's allegations regarding unsolicited text messages were sufficient to proceed. This ruling allows the class action lawsuit to move forward.

Moramarco v. Nowakoski - Appeal of Trustee's Civil Penalty

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's judgment against a trustee, Edward J. Nowakoski, in the case of Moramarco v. Nowakoski. The court ordered the judgment amended to clarify postjudgment interest accrual on prejudgment interest, affirming the civil penalty and attorney fees awarded to the beneficiaries.

In re G.M. - Juvenile Court Law Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a juvenile court's probation condition prohibiting the use, sale, or possession of non-prescribed medications. The appellant argued the condition was unconstitutionally vague and overbroad, but the court found it valid.

People v. Doster - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal reversed a criminal conviction in People v. Doster, finding that the trial court erred in discharging a prospective juror and violated the Racial Justice Act. The case is remanded for a new trial.

Marriage of Crabtree - Family Law Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, filed an opinion in the Marriage of Crabtree case on March 5, 2026. The case involves an appeal from an award of contractual attorney fees related to a contempt order for violating visitation orders. The court affirmed the trial court's award of attorney fees.

In re Meraz - Habeas Corpus

The California Court of Appeal issued an opinion in the case of In re Meraz, concerning a petition for resentencing under Penal Code section 1172.6. The court addressed whether Proposition 57, which altered juvenile prosecution procedures, should have been applied retroactively to the petitioner's case, impacting his direct appeal and the effectiveness of counsel.