9th Circuit Opinions

Ninth Circuit Affirms Sentence for Illegal Reentry Conviction

The Ninth Circuit affirmed a sentence for Cruz Torres-Gonzalez for illegal reentry into the United States. The court rejected the defendant's argument that the district court erred in applying sentencing enhancements based on prior convictions.

Cox v. Gritman Medical Center - Personal Jurisdiction Ruling

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals amended its opinion in Cox v. Gritman Medical Center, reversing a district court's dismissal for lack of personal jurisdiction. The court found that the medical providers had sufficient contacts with Washington residents to establish jurisdiction, allowing the wrongful-death lawsuit to proceed.

Ninth Circuit Affirms Denial of Preliminary Injunction in Land Exchange Case

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction against a land exchange mandated by the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act. The ruling impacts approximately 2,500 acres of National Forest land, including Oak Flat, and a significant copper deposit. The court found plaintiffs' claims under NEPA, NHPA, RFRA, and the Constitution unlikely to succeed.

Cervantes-Torres v. USA - Amended Opinion on Coram Nobis Petition

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an amended opinion in Cervantes-Torres v. USA, affirming the district court's partial denial of a coram nobis petition. The court held that the petitioner failed to demonstrate a fundamental error regarding his firearm possession convictions under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g).

San Carlos Apache Tribe v. US Forest Service - Land Exchange Dispute

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of a preliminary injunction against a congressionally mandated land exchange involving the Tonto National Forest. The court found that plaintiffs' claims under NEPA, NHPA, RFRA, and the Constitution were unlikely to succeed on the merits, allowing the land exchange to proceed.

Ninth Circuit Opinion: Arizona Mining Reform Coalition v. US Forest Service

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of a preliminary injunction against a land exchange mandated by the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act. The court found that plaintiffs' claims under NEPA, NHPA, RFRA, and the Constitution were unlikely to succeed on the merits.

Ninth Circuit: Preliminary Injunction Against Montana's HB 359 Affirmed

The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's preliminary injunction against Montana's HB 359, which restricts 'drag story hours' and 'sexually oriented performances.' The court found that plaintiffs are likely to succeed on their First Amendment claims, enjoining enforcement of the law. The ruling impacts state officials and entities receiving state funding.

9th Circuit Denies Rehearing in Transgender Exclusion Policy Case

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for rehearing en banc in a case concerning the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD) and a spa's transgender exclusion policy. The court upheld its prior decision, which affirmed the exclusion policy's potential violation of WLAD.

Combs v. Broomfield - Habeas Corpus Death Penalty Petition Denial Affirmed

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the denial of Michael Stephen Combs' habeas corpus petition challenging his death sentence. The court found that the California Supreme Court reasonably applied federal law in denying claims of ineffective assistance of counsel during the penalty phase.

Netchoice LLC v. Bonta - California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed in part and vacated in part a preliminary injunction against California's Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (CAADCA). The court found NetChoice was unlikely to succeed on facial challenges to the CAADCA's coverage definition and age estimation requirement, vacating the injunction on those grounds. However, the injunction was affirmed regarding data use and dark patterns restrictions due to vagueness.