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Henson v. City of Virginia Beach - Civil Rights Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's dismissal of a pro se appellant's amended complaint. The court found no reversible error in the dismissal of claims brought under 42 U.S.C. §§ 1983, 1985, and 1986, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Motions to supplement the record were denied.

Tracy Howard v. United Airlines - Civil Complaint Affirmation

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to dismiss a civil complaint filed by Tracy Howard against United Airlines. The unpublished opinion stated that the complaint failed to state a claim upon which relief could be granted. The court denied the appellant's motions to supplement the record.

Paytawn Erskine v. Accenture Federal Services, LLC - Appeal of District Court Order

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's order dismissing a civil action filed by Paytawn Andrew Erskine against Accenture Federal Services, LLC. The appellate court found no reversible error in the district court's denial of motions to alter judgment and file a second amended complaint, and its granting of the defendant's motion to dismiss.

Pisner v. Attorney Grievance Commission - Appeal Dismissed

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed Gary Pisner's appeal of a district court order remanding his case to state court. The court found it lacked jurisdiction to review the remand order, as such orders are generally not appealable under 28 U.S.C. § 1447(d).

Shakeri v Allen - Affirmation of District Court Decision

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision in Shakeri v. Allen, dismissing the plaintiff's civil action. The unpublished opinion found no reversible error in the district court's ruling, which was based on a Rule 12(b)(6) motion.

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.

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.

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.

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. 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.