8 court opinions authored by Judge James C Ho. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Fifth Circuit Upholds Texas 'Ag-Gag' Law Against First Amendment Challenge
Woodlands Pride v. Paxton, decided by Fifth Circuit on February 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Texas offici...
Pharmacy's Fourth Amendment challenge to DEA subpoena fails
Neumann's Pharmacy v. DEA, decided by Fifth Circuit on February 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Challenge to HHS Vaccine Mandate
Doe v. HHS, decided by Fifth Circuit on January 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit challenging HHS's COVID-19 vaccine...
Fifth Circuit Upholds Texas's Operation Lone Star Against Free Speech Challenge
La Union del Pueblo Entero v. Abbott, decided by Fifth Circuit on August 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injuncti...
Fifth Circuit Blocks Texas SB4, Upholding Federal Immigration Authority
United States v. State of Texas, decided by Fifth Circuit on August 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit reviewed Texas's challenge to the federal government's authority to...
Fifth Circuit Affirms FCC's Repeal of Net Neutrality Rules, Remands Classification
AT&T v. FCC, decided by Fifth Circuit on August 22, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The Fifth Circuit reviewed the FCC's 2020 "Restoring Internet Freedom" Order, which repealed net neutrality rules...
Fifth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Informant Tip
United States v. Reyes, decided by Fifth Circuit on June 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence seized f...
Fifth Circuit Upholds Louisiana Redistricting Plan, Citing Lack of Predominant Race Factor
Inclusive Louisiana v. St. James Parish, decided by Fifth Circuit on April 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit challeng...