9th Circuit Court

Judicial body drops Kozinski probe because of his retirement

Former Judge Alex Kozinski won’t be investigated because of his retirement late last year from the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, according to an order by the judicial body that was asked to evaluate sexual misconduct allegations against him. The Judicial Council of the 2nd Circuit said…

Feb 6, 2018 10:14 AM CST

9th Circuit upholds prostitution ban in constitutional challenge

A federal appeals court has upheld a California law that criminalizes prostitution in a First Amendment challenge.

Jan 18, 2018 9:13 AM CST

9th Circuit rules against third travel ban

Once again, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against a Trump administration attempt to restrict travel from six Muslim-majority nations.

“We conclude that the president’s issuance of the proclamation once again exceeds the scope of his delegated authority,” the court wrote in a per curiam opinion.

Dec 22, 2017 9:04 PM CST

Multiple women accuse 9th Circuit Judge Alex Kozinski of sexual misconduct

Six former clerks or externs for the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals have told the Washington Post that Judge Alex Kozinski subjected them to inappropriate sexual comments or behavior.

Dec 8, 2017 5:59 PM CST

9th Circuit allows part of third travel ban to take effect

A federal appeals court on Monday issued an order allowing President Donald Trump’s third travel ban to take effect against those who do not have a bona fide relationship to the United States.

Nov 13, 2017 4:11 PM CST

Inmate seeking to enforce original plea agreement loses case before Supreme Court

An inmate who sought to have his original plea agreement enforced has lost his case before the U.S. Supreme Court. In a per curiam opinion (PDF), the high court ruled Monday against Michael Cuero, report SCOTUSblog and Courthouse News Service. The Supreme Court said its prior decisions didn’t clearly require…

Nov 6, 2017 1:18 PM CST

Justice Department asks Supreme Court to stay part of 9th Circuit ruling on refugee admissions

Updated: The Justice Department on Monday asked the Supreme Court to stay part of a federal appeals court ruling that had required the government to allow additional refugees to enter the United States.

Sep 11, 2017 1:18 PM CDT

9th Circuit rules grandparents exempt from Trump’s travel ban, allows more refugees

In a ruling issued just 11 days after oral arguments, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a district court’s limits on restrictions on travel to the U.S. created by President Donald Trump’s travel ban. The ruling (PDF) in Hawaii v. Trump is not on the legality of…

Sep 7, 2017 9:07 PM CDT

Trump nominates White House lawyer, a former Jones Day partner, to DC Circuit

President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the nomination of 16 people to federal judgeships, including the nomination of deputy White House counsel Gregory Katsas to a federal appeals court. Katsas is a former Jones Day partner and a former Justice Department official in the George W. Bush administration. He was…

Sep 7, 2017 11:15 AM CDT

9th Circuit to reconsider ruling permitting women to be paid less than men in some circumstances

The full 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will revisit a panel’s ruling that men may be paid more than women based on salary histories, Law.com reported Thursday. In April, a three-judge panel of the San Francisco-based court ruled (PDF) that the Equal Pay Act does not forbid employers from…

Sep 1, 2017 8:00 AM CDT

9th Circuit’s use of technology is argument against splitting it, ABA tells Senate subcommittee

The ABA has reaffirmed its opposition to breaking up the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law has scheduled a hearing for Thursday in Phoenix titled “Rebooting the Ninth Circuit: Why Technology Cannot Solve Its Problems.” “Contrary to the…

Aug 23, 2017 5:00 PM CDT

Efforts to split the 9th Circuit opposed by the ABA House of Delegates

Updated: On Monday, the ABA House of Delegates voted to oppose splitting the San Francisco-based 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Instead, "technological and procedural innovations" should be used to efficiently handle the court's large caseload.

Aug 14, 2017 10:48 AM CDT

Alleged retweet by judge doesn’t warrant retroactive recusal, 9th Circuit rules

A federal appeals court has refused to order the retroactive recusal of a federal judge accused of retweeting a news story about a case after he denied a motion. The San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said that, even if U.S. District Judge William Shubb was the owner…

Jul 17, 2017 10:28 AM CDT

After 9th Circuit rejects travel ban appeal, Hawaii returns to district court

The state of Hawaii is seeking an injunction against the limited version of President Donald Trump’s travel ban that is currently in effect, according to Reuters, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and a press release (PDF) from Hawaii Attorney General Douglas Chin. That move comes after a ruling late Friday from the…

Jul 10, 2017 3:58 PM CDT

9th Circuit orders government to stop detaining immigrant minors without court hearings

A unanimous panel of the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that minors may not be held in immigration detention without a hearing on whether they can be released, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Jul 5, 2017 5:42 PM CDT