Richmond, VA
September 14–18, 2026
September 14, 2026
Isaiah Wilkins v. Pete Hegseth
Whether district court erred enjoining military policy prohibiting accession of asymptomatic HIV-positive individuals with an undetectable viral load.
South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP v. South Carolina Dept of Juvenile Justice
Whether district court erred in dismissing claims alleging mistreatment of children in custody of S.C. Department South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP of Juvenile Justice.
September 15, 2026
In re: Application
Challenge to district court's order related to application for order pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2703(d).
Felix Mejia-Rodriguez v. Todd Blanche
Whether Petitioner demonstrated nexus between family based particular social group and persecution; other issues.
Peerless Indemnity Insurance Company v. Tilma, Inc.
Whether insurer is entitled to declaratory judgment related to coverage for sex trafficking lawsuit.
United States v. Abimbola Ajayi
Whether district court erred in denying motion to suppress evidence obtained pursuant to search warrant for defendants' Google accounts; other issues.
United States v. Scott Bixler
Procedural and substantive reasonableness of significant upward variant sentence imposed on conviction for failure to register as sex offender.
Ricardo Hernandez-Mendez v. Todd Blanche
Whether Board applied proper standard of review in finding clear error in immigration judge's factual findings underpinning grant of withholding of removal; other issues.
Michael Jackson v. Thomson Reuters America Corporation
Whether district court erred in finding statute prohibiting disclosure of addresses and telephone numbers of law enforcement officers violates First Amendment.
United States v. Stephen Peters
Whether Peters's 18 U.S.C. § 2, 1028A(a)(1) conviction remains sound following Dubin v. United States, 599 U.S. 110 (2023).
Maura Kreitzer v. Safeco Insurance Company of America
Whether district court erred in granting judgment as a matter of law for defendants related to underinsured motorist claim.
Brendan Moon v. Veritas Technologies LLC
Whether district court erred in granting summary judgment for defendant employer on claims for breach of contract, violations of state wage laws, related claims.
Susan Hogarth v. Sam Hayes
First Amendment challenge to North Carolina's Ballot Selfie Ban.
5th Congressional District Republican Committee v. John O'Bannon
Whether appellants lacked standing to challenge Virginia statute regulating nomination of candidates for political office.
Appalachian Voices v. FERC
Petition for review of agency rulemaking related to long-term planning for energy transmission.
Sintia Nivar Santana v. Todd Blanche
Propriety of treating previously admitted noncitizen who applies to adjust status as an alien seeking admission and thus imposing higher evidentiary burden.
United States v. Lucio Garcia
Whether district court erred in admitting expert testimony that defendant possessed firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking for § 924(c) conviction.
Edgar Padilla-Chaves v. Todd Blanche
Whether agency properly denied discretionary relief based on arrest documents; utilization of summary affirmance.
Sacks Holdings, Inc. v. Grin Natural USA Limited
Whether district court erred in issuing nationwide permanent injunction prohibiting defendants from using disputed mark in the United States.
United States v. Letitia James
Whether Lindsey Halligan's appointment as U.S. Attorney was lawful; whether indictments sought and obtained by Halligan are valid.
September 16, 2026
United States v. Selah Street
Propriety of enhancement under Sentencing Guidelines for reckless endangerment during flight; whether alternative variant sentence is based on clearly erroneous factual findings.
Chantilly Auto Body, Inc. v. Truist Bank
Whether district court erred in granting summary judgment for defendant, denying summary judgment for plaintiff, related to fraudulent bank transfers.
United States v. Myron Henderson
Whether, in appeal after remand and resentencing, Government has forfeited right to invoke appeal waiver by not raising the issue during the first appeal.
E-Liquid Brands, LLC v. FDA
Challenge to agency's denial of applications for marketing authorization for certain bottled e-liquids, including e-liquids in flavors other than tobacco flavor.
In re: US
Petition seeking writ of mandamus directing the district court to vacate defendant's partial guilty plea.
United States v. Jesse Owens
Whether South Carolina first-degree assault and battery remains "crime of violence" under Sentencing Guidelines after United States v. Clemons, 901 S.E.2d 280 (S.C. 2024).
United States v. Nazeer Vick
Whether the district court erroneously enhanced Appellant's offense level under USSG § 3A1.2(c)(2); other issues.
United States v. Remy St. Felix
Whether evidence was sufficient for Hobbs Act robbery conviction when victim's cryptocurrency funds were not taken from victim's person or physical presence; other issues.
United States v. David Hess
Whether defendant's right to impartial jury was contravened; whether DEA criminal investigation is "pending proceeding" for purposes of 18 U.S.C. § 1505; evidentiary issues.
United States ex rel. William Coleman v. Anchorage SNF, LLC
Whether district court erred in finding first-to-file rule deprived relator of jurisdiction to file amended complaint.
Peter Laurenzano v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Whether Tax Court erred in dismissing petition for redetermination for lack of jurisdiction.
Timothy Bork v. Joseph Brisco, Jr.
Whether a retired servicemember may be subject to court martial for post-retirement offenses.
Mohammed Basheer v. Todd Blanche
Propriety of agency's determination on remand that a violation of Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-248.1 is a categorical crime involving moral turpitude; related issues.
Michael Sheridan v. Ally Financial Incorporated
Whether district court erred in certifying "apparent agency" class under West Virginia Consumer Credit Protection Act; related issues.
Bruce Konya v. Lockheed Martin Corporation
Whether district court erred in declining to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction claim challenging ERISA annuity buyout transaction.
William Dickerson v. Joel Anderson
Whether district court erred in finding Batson claim procedurally barred, denying discovery on claims under Brady, Giglio, and Napue; related issues.
Yassine Soumah v. Gregory Collett
Whether noncitizen may obtain an adjustment of status based on marriage to an asylee if the couple divorces while the adjustment application is pending.
Javier Hernandez Ortiz v. Todd Blanche
Whether Petitioner is ineligible for cancellation of removal because his conviction under N.C. Gen. Stat. Ann. 90-113.22(a) relates to a controlled substance.
Jenyfer Fajardo-Rivas v. Todd Blanche
Whether the Board abused its discretion in denying reopening for failure to establish prima facie eligibility for asylum and related relief.
Jose Polanco-Maderos v. Todd Blanche
Whether the Board made improper factual determinations; materiality of participation in persecution; existence of duress exception to persecutor bar.
General Cigar Company, Inc. v. Empresa Cubana del Tabaco
Challenge to cancellation of appellant's typeset and stylized marks that had been registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Yeni Reyes Vasquez v. Todd Blanche
Whether BIA impermissibly engaged in factfinding; whether sufficient analysis supported rejection of claimed membership in particular social group.
Jeremiah Sweeney v. Damean Stewart
Whether district court erred in denying 28 U.S.C. § 2254 petition alleging ineffective assistance arising out of failure to request Remmer hearing.
Dewberry Engineers Inc., a New York corporation v. Dewberry Group , Inc., f/k/a Dewberry Capital Corporation, a Georgia corporation
Challenge to grant of summary judgment in trademark and breach of contract dispute.
September 17, 2026
United States v. Antione Sims
Whether harmless error is proper standard of review for preserved error under Erlinger v. United States, 602 U.S. 821 (2024); other issues.
United States v. Phong Nguyen
Whether appeal waiver is valid where court failed to advise defendant of right to have jury determine occasions element of Armed Career Criminal Act.
United States v. Charles Wright
Whether Wright has established that plain error under Erlinger v. United States, 602 U.S. 821 (2024), affected his substantial rights.
United States v. Ralph Brooks
Whether the Government breached Defendant's plea agreement, thereby requiring resentencing; other issues.
Marshall Austin v. Charleston Day School
Whether district court erred in granting summary judgment for defendant on retaliation claim under False Claims Act.
United States v. Andrew Chafin
Whether the district court's consideration of "breach of trust" during sentencing in a revocation hearing was a retributive and prohibited purpose.
Nautilus Insurance Company v. Cory Fleming
Multi-issue appeal from grant of summary judgment, denial of directed verdict on insurance fraud and related claims.
United States v. Idrissa Bagayoko
Whether traffic stop was unnecessarily prolonged; whether individual bottles of pesticide in one box constituted a "single package" under Hazardous Materials Transportation Act.
Christine Shaw-Callender v. Commissioner of Social Security
Whether the ALJ (a) reversibly erred in his consideration of the VA's Compensation and Pension Examination; or (b) impermissibly "cherry-picked" the medical evidence.
B.R. v. Fairfax County School Board
Appeal from judgment in favor of defendant, denial of motion for new trial, on Title IX, First Amendment claims of failure to protect against sexual harassment, assault in school and retaliation.
Donte Parrish v. US
Whether appellant must file new notice of appeal after court grants Rule 4(a)(6) motion; whether prison mailbox rule applies to FTCA claims; other issues.
United States v. Terreance Wilder
Whether district court erred in granting motion to suppress based on finding that 911 call did not provide reasonable suspicion for stop and frisk.
Gerald Hopper v. Garry McFadden
Whether inmate raised triable factual issues concerning jail's alleged policy or custom not to perform or make referrals for colostomy reversal surgery.
Bing Chen v. Commodore Management
Whether magistrate judge properly denied plaintiff's motion for appointment of counsel under Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3613(b)(1).
September 18, 2026
United States v. Maximo Zacarias
Whether prosecution under the Maritime Drug Law Enforcement Act (MDLEA) was constitutional; whether the government adequately established jurisdiction; other issues.
United States v. Thomas Ray, III
Whether the district court abused its discretion by removing a juror for misconduct after jury deliberations had begun; other issues.
Angelia Al Sardieh v. Ur Jaddou
Whether USCIS erred in denying visa application under 8 U.S.C § 1184.
Bluestar Operations, LLC v. U. S. Drug Enforcement Administration
Challenge to DEA action interpreting hemp-derived HHC as a Schedule I controlled substance.
South Carolina Coastal Conservation League v. United States Army Corps of Engineers
Challenge to validity of dredge and fill permit issued pursuant to § 404 of the Clean Water Act.