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Fifth Circuit Denies Injunction Over Voter Registration Forms
Davis v. Warren, decided by Fifth Circuit on April 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by the plain...
Supreme Court: Eleventh Amendment bars tax refund suit against state
Chevron USA Inc. v. Plaquemines Parish, decided by Supreme Court of the United States on April 17, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Supreme Court considered whether Chevron U.S.A. Inc. w...
Kentucky School Board Not Immune from Federal Lawsuit Over Education Reform Act
This case involves a dispute over whether the Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBE) could be sued in federal court for alleged violations of the Kentucky Education Reform Act (KERA). The Attorney...
Eleventh Circuit Reverses VRA Violation Finding Against Alabama AG's Office
Alabama State Conference of the NAACP v. Attorney General, State of Alabama, decided by Eleventh Circuit on December 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eleventh Circuit addressed wheth...
Tenth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Excessive Force Claim
Thao v. Grady County Criminal Justice Authority, decided by Tenth Circuit on November 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Tenth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a form...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Jail Medical Care Lawsuit
Amstutz v. Harris County, decided by Fifth Circuit on July 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Amstutz agai...
Eleventh Circuit: GDC Did Not Violate Eighth Amendment in Medical Care Case
Clarissa Gilmore v. Georgia Department of Corrections, decided by Eleventh Circuit on July 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eleventh Circuit addressed whether the Georgia Department ...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of First Amendment Claim Against Former AG Bondi
Lisa Barnhill v. Pamela Bondi, decided by Fourth Circuit on May 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Lisa B...
Third Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Due Process Claims Against City
ESML Holdings Inc v., decided by Third Circuit on April 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the District Court's dismissal of ESML Holdings' claims against the Ci...
NRA not prevailing party for attorney fees after mooted challenge
National Rifle Association v. Commissioner, Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement, decided by Eleventh Circuit on March 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dist...