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Thai v. Ashcroft
Federal statute does not permit indefinite detention of removable alien due to mental illness.
Immigration Jul. 9, 2004
Lopez v. Ashcroft
Immigration board will decide whether changed country conditions warrant grant of asylum to Guatemalan citizen.
Immigration Jul. 9, 2004
Kebede v. Ashcroft
Immigration judge erred in making adverse credibility determination and finding alien failed to support her claim of past persecution with substantial evidence.
Immigration Jul. 9, 2004
Cole v. U.S. District Court (TCI Media Services)
Petitioners' decision to bypass review of magistrate judge's decision before lower court results in denial of petition.
Civil Procedure Jul. 9, 2004
Allen v. Woodford
Defense counsel's failure to present mitigating witness testimony is harmless error due to overwhelming evidence of defendant's guilt.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 9, 2004
Caswell v. Calderon
Prisoner's ex post facto challenge to Board of Prison Terms calculation of his sentence is moot.
Constitutional Law Jul. 9, 2004
Gherebi v. Bush
Order
Jul. 9, 2004
Jackson v. Giurbino
Petitioner's felony-murder conviction is vacated due to prejudicial Miranda error.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 9, 2004
Televisa S.A. De C.V. v. DTVLA WC Inc.
Order
Jul. 8, 2004
Nakamoto v. Ashcroft
Appellate court has jurisdiction to review BIA's determination that alien has committed marriage fraud.
Immigration Jul. 8, 2004
U.S. v. Ubaldo-Figueroa
Amended opinion
Jul. 8, 2004
Devenpeck v. Alford
Order
Jul. 8, 2004
Medina-Morales v. Ashcroft
BIA acted beyond bounds of discretion by relying on strength of stepparent-stepchild relationship in deportation case.
Immigration Jul. 8, 2004
Lee v. Gregory
Officer isn't entitled to summary judgment on qualified immunity grounds if he knew he was arresting wrong person.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 8, 2004
Olsen v. Idaho State Board of Medicine
Idaho State Board of Medicine and related agencies are not entitled to absolute immunity for all ministerial acts.
Government Jul. 8, 2004
U.S. v. Ortiz
Conspiracy requires both furtherance of joint criminal activity and reasonable foreseeability of conduct.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 8, 2004
U.S. v. Linn
Appellate court lacks jurisdiction to review trial court's discretionary denial of downward sentencing departure.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 8, 2004
Reyes-Alcaraz v. Ashcroft
Deportation case is dismissed for lack of jurisdiction because petitioner failed to demonstrate due process violation.
Immigration Jul. 8, 2004
U.S. v. Nava
Motorist who was briefly handcuffed after being stopped at border was detained but not arrested.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 8, 2004
U.S. v. Jimenez-Borja
Previously-deported alien can be 'found' in United States by local police rather than INS agents.
Immigration Jul. 8, 2004
U.S. v. Shipsey
Reindictment within grace period is permitted where Speedy Trial Act dismissal after statute of limitations expired is without prejudice.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 8, 2004
U.S. v. Bennett
Defendant's conviction for drug importation is reversed because of improperly admitted testimony.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 8, 2004
K-4 Inc. v. Midway Engineered Wood Products Inc. (In re TreeSource Industries Inc.)
Defendant is bound by obligations of commercial lease and must restore premises to pre-leased condition.
Real Property Jul. 8, 2004
Rivera v. NIBCO Inc.
Protective order preventing employer from using discovery to inquire into plaintiffs' immigration status is upheld.
Civil Rights Jul. 8, 2004
Universal Health Services Inc. v. Thompson
Hospitals' failure to raise argument for Medicare reimbursements in appropriate forum results in waiver.
Insurance Jul. 8, 2004
Miller v. United States
Bankruptcy petitioner that owed taxes to IRS is liable for interest that accrued during 'gap period.'
Bankruptcy Jul. 8, 2004
Lifescan Inc. v. Premier Diabetic Services Inc.
District court erred in compelling arbitration and ordering party to pay its pro-rata share of fees.
Civil Procedure Jul. 8, 2004
Bellout v. Ashcroft
Citizen of Algeria is not entitled to immigration relief because he was member of designated terrorist. organization.
Immigration Jul. 8, 2004
Coyle v. P.T. Garuda Indonesia
Federal court lacks jurisdiction to hear wrongful death claim arising out of plane crash in Indonesia.
Civil Procedure Jul. 8, 2004
Fortyune v. American Multi-Cinema Inc.
Wheelchair-bound movie patron who was denied access to companion seat has claim under Americans with Disabilities Act.
Civil Rights Jul. 8, 2004