Browse recent court opinions from the Eighth Circuit. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis of 30 cases. Federal Appellate Court.
Marijuana smell provides probable cause for vehicle search despite state legalization
United States v. Damion Hallmon, decided by Eighth Circuit on April 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Damion Hallmon's motion to...
Eighth Circuit Upholds Warrant, Denies Suppression of Evidence
United States v. Oscar Hudspeth, Sr., decided by Eighth Circuit on April 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Oscar Hudspeth Sr.'s ...
Iowa Voter ID Law Upheld Against Constitutional Challenge
Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement v. Kimberly Reynolds, decided by Eighth Circuit on April 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals addressed whether Io...
Eighth Circuit: Cell phone search justified by exigent circumstances
United States v. Matthew Keirans, decided by Eighth Circuit on April 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Matthew Keirans' motion t...
AG's investigation into NIL deals not retaliatory, court rules
Female Athletes United v. Keith Ellison, decided by Eighth Circuit on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. Female Athletes United (FAU) sued Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, a...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Officer in Excessive Force Case
Nuuh Na'im v. James Beck, decided by Eighth Circuit on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant,...
Eighth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause
United States v. Paul Parrow, decided by Eighth Circuit on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for County in Jail Medical Care Case
Lindell Briscoe v. St. Louis County, decided by Eighth Circuit on April 10, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to St....
Eighth Circuit: Cell phone search allowed under exigent circumstances
United States v. Jessie Farmer, decided by Eighth Circuit on April 10, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Jessie Farmer's motion to s...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Trucking Company in Negligence Case
Jason Schmit v. Trimac Transportation, Inc., decided by Eighth Circuit on April 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment...
Eighth Circuit: Marijuana odor and blunt justify vehicle search
United States v. Antonio Robertson, decided by Eighth Circuit on April 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Antonio Robertson's moti...
Eighth Circuit Upholds Search and Statements in Drug Trafficking Case
United States v. Robert Wilburn, decided by Eighth Circuit on April 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Robert Wilburn's motion to ...
Eighth Circuit Upholds Search Warrant and Denies New Trial Motion
Michael Cunningham v. Eric Olson, decided by Eighth Circuit on April 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evide...
Consent to Search Valid Despite Language Barrier, Eighth Circuit Rules
Roxana Quijano-Duran v. Pamela Bondi, decided by Eighth Circuit on April 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress e...
Appeals Court Upholds Defamation Ruling Against Barrett Gibbons
This case involves a dispute between Bryan Mick and Barrett Gibbons. Mick sued Gibbons, alleging that Gibbons had defamed him. Mick claimed that Gibbons made false statements about him that harmed his...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Judgment for Defendant in Contract Dispute
This case involves a dispute between Galtere, Inc. (Galtere) and Harvest Capital Asset Management (Harvest Capital) over a contract. Galtere claimed that Harvest Capital breached their agreement by fa...
Eighth Circuit Upholds Conviction for Child Pornography, Finding Warrant for Electronic Devices Lawful
This case involves Christopher Hardy, who was convicted of several crimes, including possession of child pornography. During his arrest, law enforcement seized various electronic devices. Hardy argued...
Felon in Possession Conviction Upheld Despite Challenge to Prior Conviction's Validity
This case involves Dante Williams, who was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Williams had previously been convicted of a felony and was found with a handgun. He argued that his pr...
Eighth Circuit Rules Against Former Employee in Retaliation Claim Against Army Corps of Engineers
This case involves a dispute over whether a former employee, Loren Goodlow, was wrongfully terminated by his employer, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Goodlow claimed that his termination was a resu...
Eighth Circuit Rules Musician's Intellectual Property Rights Are Forfeitable in Tax Evasion Case
This case involves a dispute over whether the government could seize a musician's assets, including his intellectual property rights, due to his conviction for tax evasion. The musician, Mark Isham, a...
Eighth Circuit Upholds Public Indecency Law Against First Amendment Challenge
Get Loud Arkansas v. Cole Jester, decided by Eighth Circuit on March 31, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction,...