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Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

5th Circuit Reviews Pakistani Detainee's Challenge to DHS Custody

Muhammad Imran, a Pakistani citizen detained by the Department of Homeland Security, has appealed his habeas corpus petition to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. The case challenges his continued detention under federal immigration law and names DHS Secretary Kristi Noem among the respondents.

•Muhammad Imran, a Pakistani citizen, filed habeas corpus petition challenging DHS detention under 28 U.S.C. § 2241

•Case names DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and other federal officials as respondents in Fifth Circuit appeal

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

5th Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Healthcare Antitrust Case

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's summary judgment ruling in favor of Vizient in an antitrust case brought by medical supply distributor Endure Industries. The court held that Endure failed to establish proper market definition, a fundamental requirement in antitrust litigation.

•Fifth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for Vizient in antitrust case brought by medical supply distributor

•Court emphasized that antitrust plaintiffs must establish proper market definition except in per se violation cases

Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

4th Circuit Affirms Prison Warden in First Step Act Time Credits Case

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court ruling against federal inmate William A. White, who challenged the Bureau of Prisons' failure to provide First Step Act programming during a three-day transfer period. The 2-1 decision featured a dissenting opinion, highlighting disagreement over federal prisoners' rights to earn time credits.

•Fourth Circuit affirmed district court ruling against inmate William White in 2-1 decision

•Case involved First Step Act time credits during three-day transfer period between federal facilities

Supreme Court of Oklahoma

State Court

Jan 13, 2026•2 min read

Oklahoma Supreme Court Rules in NONDOC Media v. University of Oklahoma Public Records Case

The Oklahoma Supreme Court has issued a decision in NONDOC Media and William W. Savage III v. State Ex Rel. Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, a case addressing media access to public university records and government transparency in higher education.

•NONDOC Media and journalist William W. Savage III brought a public records case against the University of Oklahoma's Board of Regents

•The case was decided by the Oklahoma Supreme Court, indicating significant legal questions about university transparency

State Court

Supreme Court of Oklahoma

Oklahoma Supreme Court Strikes Down HB 2783 in Tobacco Trust Case

The Oklahoma Supreme Court declared House Bill 2783 unconstitutional in a case brought by the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund against Governor Kevin Stitt and other state officials. The court assumed original jurisdiction and granted declaratory relief to protect the trust fund.

•Oklahoma Supreme Court declared HB 2783 unconstitutional in original jurisdiction case

•Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund successfully challenged Governor Stitt and other state officials

State Court

Connecticut Supreme Court

Connecticut Supreme Court Rules in State v. Christon M. Home Invasion Case

The Connecticut Supreme Court has issued a decision in State v. Christon M., involving a defendant convicted of home invasion and first-degree assault by firearm discharge. The case addresses important statutory interpretation questions regarding Connecticut's home invasion law.

•Defendant convicted of home invasion and first-degree assault by firearm discharge after entering residence and shooting occupant

•Case addresses statutory interpretation issues regarding Connecticut's home invasion law Section 53a-100aa

Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

4th Circuit Affirms Fraud Conviction of Charmaine Brown

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the federal fraud conviction of Charmaine Miesha Brown, who was found guilty of conspiracy to commit passport fraud, wire fraud conspiracy, bankruptcy fraud, and making false statements in bankruptcy proceedings. The court sentenced Brown to 30 months in prison.

•Fourth Circuit affirmed Charmaine Brown's conviction on passport fraud conspiracy, wire fraud conspiracy, bankruptcy fraud, and false statements charges

•Brown received a 30-month prison sentence after jury trial in Maryland federal court

Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals

10th Circuit Rules on Police Detention in Federal Gun Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit issued a ruling in United States v. Chafin, addressing whether police properly detained Jeremy Daniel Chafin during an encounter that led to federal firearm possession charges. The case involved a motion to suppress evidence based on claims of unlawful investigatory detention.

•Jeremy Daniel Chafin was charged with illegal firearm possession as a convicted felon under federal law

•District court granted Chafin's motion to suppress evidence, finding unlawful police detention

Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

11th Circuit Upholds Life Sentence for Gang Leader in RICO Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the life imprisonment sentence of Derrick Slade, known as 'D' and 'Solja,' who was convicted on ten counts related to his leadership role in the 'Onsight' criminal gang. The January 13, 2026 decision represents a significant federal victory against organized crime in South Florida.

•Derrick Slade received life imprisonment plus five years supervised release following jury conviction on ten federal counts

•Slade was a leader in the 'Onsight' criminal gang operating in South Florida