Judge Carlos Lucero

2 court opinions authored by Judge Carlos Lucero. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.

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Opinions by Judge Carlos Lucero (2)

United States v. Ruiz

Tenth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Voluntary Consent and Probable Cause

ca10 · 2026-01-28 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100

United States v. Ruiz, decided by Tenth Circuit on January 28, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Tenth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence obtain...

Center for Biological Diversity v. EPA

Tenth Circuit Affirms EPA's Approval of State Water Quality Standards

ca10 · 2025-08-12 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100

Center for Biological Diversity v. EPA, decided by Tenth Circuit on August 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Center for Biological Diversity challenged the EPA's approval of a state's...

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