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Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals

10th Circuit Dismisses Inmate's Civil Rights Lawsuit on Limitations

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of civil rights claims filed by pro se inmate Michael Balance against Johnson County, Kansas officials. The appellate court upheld the district court's ruling that the lawsuit was filed beyond the applicable statute of limitations.

•Tenth Circuit affirmed dismissal of inmate Michael Balance's civil rights lawsuit against Johnson County, Kansas officials

•District court dismissed the case on statute of limitations grounds, finding claims were filed too late

Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals

Colorado Prisoner Appeals Federal Civil Rights Claims Against Attorneys

Justin Rueb, a Colorado prisoner representing himself, has appealed to the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals after two federal civil rights lawsuits against multiple attorneys were dismissed by a district court. The consolidated appeals challenge dismissals in cases alleging misconduct by lawyers involved in Rueb's prior state criminal and malpractice proceedings.

•Colorado prisoner Justin Rueb appeals dismissal of two federal civil rights lawsuits against multiple attorneys to Tenth Circuit

•Claims filed under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against lawyers involved in Rueb's prior state criminal case and malpractice litigation

Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

11th Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment Against Pro Se Plaintiff in GSFC Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment to the Georgia Student Finance Commission and a supervisor in a race discrimination and retaliation lawsuit brought by former employee Carolyn Wright.

•Eleventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment dismissing race discrimination and retaliation claims against Georgia Student Finance Commission

•Pro se plaintiff Carolyn Wright unsuccessfully challenged district court's procedural rulings on fact statements and affidavits

Third Circuit Court of Appeals

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Third Circuit Affirms SEPTA Win in Officer's Racial Discrimination Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed summary judgment for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority and Chief Thomas Nestel in a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by former African American police officer Kady-Ann Cox.

•Third Circuit affirmed summary judgment for SEPTA and Chief Thomas Nestel in racial discrimination lawsuit

•Former African American officer Kady-Ann Cox alleged 2019 termination was racially motivated

Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals

8th Circuit Upholds Dismissal of Suit Against Israel, Arkansas Officials

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of an unusual civil rights lawsuit filed by Yoram Razz against the State of Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and several Arkansas law enforcement officials. The district court originally dismissed the case for failure to properly serve the State of Israel and failure to state a valid legal claim.

•Eighth Circuit affirmed dismissal of civil rights lawsuit against State of Israel, PM Netanyahu, and Arkansas officials

•District court dismissed case for improper service on foreign defendants and failure to state valid legal claim

Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

11th Circuit Reviews Inmate's Mail Obstruction Claims in Civil Rights Appeal

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit is considering whether to extend appeal deadlines for pro se inmate Shaun Patrick Stewart, who alleges jail staff systematically obstructed his court mail and prevented timely filing of his civil rights lawsuit appeal.

•Pro se inmate Shaun Stewart seeks appeal deadline extension, claiming jail staff obstructed his court mail

•Stewart's civil rights lawsuit against two Florida counties and jail officials was dismissed in February 2025

Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals

Federal Appeals Court Reviews Class Action Against DHS Secretary Noem

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals is reviewing a class action lawsuit challenging Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other top immigration officials. The case involves six named plaintiffs representing a broader class of similarly situated individuals.

•Six named plaintiffs are challenging DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and other top immigration officials in a class action lawsuit

•The case has drawn amicus support from 21 states backing the federal defendants

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

5th Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Monroe Police Custody Death Case

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment favoring the City of Monroe and other defendants in a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from David Harris's death in police custody.

•Fifth Circuit affirmed summary judgment dismissing all wrongful death claims against Monroe defendants

•Case involved David Harris's death in police custody with claims against city, officers, and hospital

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Fifth Circuit Reviews Consolidated Police Misconduct Appeal by Pretrial Detainee

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit is reviewing consolidated civil rights lawsuits filed by pretrial detainee Jermaine Watts against multiple Fort Worth police officers and government entities. The appeals stem from two separate Section 1983 cases that were dismissed by the district court.

•Fifth Circuit consolidated two Section 1983 appeals filed by pretrial detainee Jermaine Watts against Fort Worth police

•Cases involve 13 defendants including police officers, supervisors, City of Fort Worth, and federal agencies