Sovereign Immunity Cases in Tenth Circuit

Browse 4 sovereign immunity cases decided by Tenth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.

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Sovereign Immunity Opinions from Tenth Circuit (4)

Comanche Nation v. Ware

Tenth Circuit: Comanche Nation Fails to Establish Jurisdiction Over Former Member

Tenth Circuit · 2026-04-21 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Comanche Nation v. Ware, decided by Tenth Circuit on April 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Comanche Nation sued former tribal council member Ware for allegedly breaching his fiducia...

Ortega v. Lujan Grisham

Tenth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Inmate's Civil Rights Claims

Tenth Circuit · 2025-12-22 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Ortega v. Lujan Grisham, decided by Tenth Circuit on December 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Tenth Circuit reviewed a district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a former in...

Purgatory Recreation I v. United States

Tenth Circuit: Quiet Title Act Doesn't Waive Immunity for Fraudulent Acquisition Claims

Tenth Circuit · 2025-10-21 · Defendant Win · Impact: 40/100

Purgatory Recreation I v. United States, decided by Tenth Circuit on October 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Tenth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a quiet title a...

Knellinger v. Young

Tenth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Eighth Amendment Case

Tenth Circuit · 2025-04-11 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Knellinger v. Young, decided by Tenth Circuit on April 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Tenth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendants, findi...

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Q: How many sovereign immunity cases has Tenth Circuit decided?

CaseLawBrief currently tracks 4 sovereign immunity cases from Tenth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.

Q: What types of outcomes occur in sovereign immunity cases at Tenth Circuit?

Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 4.

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