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Federal Circuit
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Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

6th Circuit Rules in Michigan Prisoner Habeas Case Borns v. Chrisman

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a published opinion February 11 in Clarence Borns v. Troy Chrisman, a habeas corpus case involving a Michigan state prisoner convicted of assault with intent to murder and illegal gun possession. The appellate court's decision to recommend the case for publication indicates its precedential value for future prisoner rights litigation.

•Sixth Circuit published precedential opinion in Michigan prisoner's habeas corpus case
•Case involves convictions for assault with intent to murder and illegal gun possession
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Federal Circuit
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Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Pharma Giants Challenge Louisiana AG in Consolidated 5th Circuit Appeal

Major pharmaceutical companies including AbbVie, Allergan, and AstraZeneca have filed consolidated appeals in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals challenging Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill. The consolidated cases involve multiple drug manufacturers opposing the state's top legal officer.

•Multiple major pharmaceutical companies including AbbVie, Allergan, and AstraZeneca are challenging Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill in consolidated Fifth Circuit appeals
•Three separate cases have been consolidated under case numbers 24-30645, 24-30651, and 24-30673
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Federal Circuit
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Federal Circuit Court of Appeals

Federal Circuit Hears Solar Industry Challenge to Commerce Department

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a nonprecedential order in *Auxin Solar Inc. v. United States*, a trade case involving major solar companies challenging Department of Commerce and Customs and Border Protection enforcement actions. The case includes industry giants like Canadian Solar, JA Solar, and Trina Solar as parties.

•Federal Circuit issued nonprecedential order in major solar industry trade case involving Auxin Solar and Concept Clean Energy against Commerce Department
•Case includes coalition of major solar manufacturers including Canadian Solar, JA Solar, Trina Solar, and JinkoSolar as defendants-appellants
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Federal Circuit
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Third Circuit Court of Appeals

3rd Circuit Issues Precedential Immigration Detention Ruling

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued a precedential decision in consolidated immigration detention cases involving detainees Adolph Michelin and Adewumi Abioye challenging their confinement at Moshannon Valley facilities.

•Third Circuit issued precedential ruling in consolidated immigration detention cases on Feb. 2, 2026
•Cases involved detainees Michelin and Abioye challenging confinement at Moshannon Valley facilities
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Federal Circuit
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Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

11th Circuit: Attempted Violent Crimes Count for Enhanced Sentencing

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed that attempted crimes of violence qualify as crimes of violence under federal sentencing guidelines. The court ruled in United States v. Joseph Ott that a 2023 Sentencing Commission amendment definitively resolved the question of whether attempts count for enhanced sentencing purposes.

•The 11th Circuit affirmed that attempted crimes of violence qualify as crimes of violence under federal sentencing guidelines
•A 2023 Sentencing Commission amendment explicitly defined crimes of violence to include attempts, resolving prior legal uncertainty
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Federal Circuit
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Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals

8th Circuit Upholds Consecutive Federal Sentence for Release Violation

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a federal district court's decision to impose an 18-month consecutive prison sentence on William Snoddy after he was convicted of manslaughter and weapons possession in Nebraska state court while on federal supervised release. Snoddy argued the consecutive sentencing would prevent his participation in state prison programs, but the appeals court disagreed.

•Eighth Circuit affirmed consecutive 18-month federal sentence for supervised release violation
•Defendant convicted of manslaughter and weapons possession while on federal supervision
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Federal Circuit
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Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals

8th Circuit Rejects Career Offender Challenge in Drug Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed the career offender enhancement applied to Dale Lucas Jr. in his federal drug conspiracy case. Lucas received a 180-month sentence for cocaine distribution conspiracy, despite arguing his Illinois controlled substances conviction should not count as a predicate offense.

•Eighth Circuit affirmed career offender enhancement for Dale Lucas Jr. in federal drug conspiracy case
•Lucas received 180-month sentence despite enhanced guidelines range of 262-327 months
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Federal Circuit
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Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Fifth Circuit Affirms District Court in Singh v. Greenville Civil Rights Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed a lower court's ruling in a civil rights lawsuit brought by three Sikh plaintiffs against the City of Greenville, Mississippi, and two city officials. The appellate court found no reversible error in the district court's decision.

•Fifth Circuit affirmed district court ruling against three Sikh plaintiffs suing Greenville, Mississippi
•Case involved allegations against police officer Martavis Moore and fire marshal Carl Nichols
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Federal Circuit
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Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

Fourth Circuit Affirms Convictions in Multi-Defendant Federal Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed the convictions of four defendants in a federal criminal case from the Eastern District of Virginia. Nelson Evans, Kalub Shipman, Jaquate Simpson, and Landis Jackson all lost their appeals in the consolidated cases decided January 21, 2026.

•Fourth Circuit affirmed convictions of all four defendants in consolidated appeals
•Cases originated from 2020 federal criminal prosecution in Eastern District of Virginia
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Regulatory
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Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals

Tenth Circuit Reviews Oklahoma Child Support Enforcement Case

Linh Tran Stephens has appealed to the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals challenging Oklahoma Child Support Services' enforcement actions that led to the levy of her retirement account. The case involves multiple defendants including state officials and Charles Schwab & Co.

•Tenth Circuit reviews challenge to Oklahoma Child Support Services enforcement action involving retirement account levy
•Case includes multiple defendants from state agencies, Charles Schwab & Co., and individual officials in dual capacities
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