Prisoner Civil Rights Litigation Cases in Fifth Circuit

Browse 10 prisoner civil rights litigation cases decided by Fifth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.

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Prisoner Civil Rights Litigation Opinions from Fifth Circuit (10)

Alexander v. Arceneaux

Fifth Circuit Affirms Qualified Immunity for Officer in Excessive Force Case

Fifth Circuit · 2026-04-13 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100

Alexander v. Arceneaux, decided by Fifth Circuit on April 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, Arc...

Lewis v. Walley

Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case

Fifth Circuit · 2026-02-27 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Lewis v. Walley, decided by Fifth Circuit on February 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, Walley,...

Devins v. Armstrong

Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case

Fifth Circuit · 2026-02-12 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Devins v. Armstrong, decided by Fifth Circuit on February 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, fin...

Lewis v. Delgado

Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case

Fifth Circuit · 2026-01-07 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Lewis v. Delgado, decided by Fifth Circuit on January 7, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, a former...

Devins v. Armstrong

Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case

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

Devins v. Armstrong, decided by Fifth Circuit on December 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, fin...

Roake v. Brumley

Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case

Fifth Circuit · 2025-10-06 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Roake v. Brumley, decided by Fifth Circuit on October 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, Brumley,...

Williams v. Wingrove

Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case

Fifth Circuit · 2025-08-26 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Williams v. Wingrove, decided by Fifth Circuit on August 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, a fo...

Ezell v. Dinges

Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case

Fifth Circuit · 2025-05-13 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Ezell v. Dinges, decided by Fifth Circuit on May 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendants in a case al...

Vanderlan v. Jackson HMA

Fifth Circuit: Whistleblower Retaliation Claim Time-Barred

Fifth Circuit · 2025-04-18 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Vanderlan v. Jackson HMA, decided by Fifth Circuit on April 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendants, ...

Maxwell v. Thomas

Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case

Fifth Circuit · 2025-04-03 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Maxwell v. Thomas, decided by Fifth Circuit on April 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, a former ...

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Q: How many prisoner civil rights litigation cases has Fifth Circuit decided?

CaseLawBrief currently tracks 10 prisoner civil rights litigation cases from Fifth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.

Q: What types of outcomes occur in prisoner civil rights litigation cases at Fifth Circuit?

Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 10.

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