United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Calendar for James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco

January 13-17, 2025
January 22,23, 2025
January 30, 2025

Note: Calendar entries may change up until the hearing date. Please remember to check the docket report for updates. Case synopses are prepared by court staff for the convenience of the reader.


2025-01-13  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
22-10Singh v. Garland - A citizen of India petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.  [A201-207-463] Immigration N. CA Subm.
24-1419Empire Fire and Marine Insurance Company v. Rodriguez, et al. - Appeal of an order granting Empire Fire and Marine Insurance Company’s motion for a default judgment in its diversity insurance coverage action. [2:21-cv-00289-JCM-EJY] Civil NV Subm.
24-2151Brewer v. State Bar of California, et al. - The State Bar of California et al. appeal the district court's order denying their motion to dismiss an action under the Americans with Disabilities Act on the ground of Eleventh Amendment immunity. [2:23-cv-00860-TLN-JDP] Civil E. CA Subm.
24-563No Labels Party of Arizona v. Fontes - An appeal by the Arizona Secretary of State from the district court's preliminary injunction order in an action brought by a political party alleging First Amendment and state law violations. [2:23-cv-02172-JJT] Civil AZ 20 min


2025-01-14  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-2341Bonilla-Gomez, et al. v. Garland - Citizens of Honduras petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A218-146-861] Immigration N. CA Subm.
23-4377Bersie v. O'Malley - Appeal of a decision affirming the Commissioner of Social Security’s denial of claimant’s application for disability insurance benefits under Title II of the Social Security Act. [2:23-cv-00806-SPL] Social Security AZ Subm.
24-1391Flores Guillen, et al. v. Garland - Citizens of Guatemala petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A216-559-761] Immigration N. CA Subm.
24-1024Loynachan, et al. v. Smiley - An appeal from the district court's denial of qualified immunity to a Siskiyou County Sheriff's Deputy in an action alleging the excessive use of deadly force.  [2:22-cv-00841-WBS-JDP] Civil E. CA 15 min
24-300Candlestick Heights Community Alliance v. City and County of San Francisco - An appeal from the district court's judgment on the pleadings in an action under the Clean Air Act. [3:23-cv-00082-SK] Civil N. CA 15 min
24-670
24-2489		Patterson, et al. v. Jump Trading, LLC - Appeals from the district court's orders denying motions to compel arbitration in a securities fraud action. [5:22-cv-03600-PCP]
 Civil N. CA Subm.


2025-01-15  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-1768USA v. Cruz - Appeal from sentence for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl. [3:22-cr-00389-RS-1] Criminal N. CA 10 min
23-3304Klee v. International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501, et al. - An appeal from the dismissal of an action alleging constitutional violations in connection with union dues deductions from plaintiff's paychecks. [2:22-cv-00148-JAK-MRW] Civil C. CA Subm.
23-4304Felkins v. Commissioner of Social Security - Appeal of a decision affirming the Commissioner of Social Security’s denial of claimant’s application for disability insurance benefits under Title II of the Social Security Act.  [2:22-cv-01652-DJC-KJN] Social Security E. CA Subm.
23-2612Engelstein v. United States Department of Agriculture, et al. - Appeal of a judgment entered in favor of federal agencies and Old Castle Precast in Engelstein’s action under Federal Tort Claim Act and related claims. [2:20-cv-00916-TSZ] Civil W. WA Subm.
23-3050
23-3353		State of Montana v. Talen Montana, LLC, et al. - Appeal, and cross appeal, in a quiet title action finding in favor of Montana on title to riverbeds as to one segment of the Missouri River and in favor of the United States and the Power Companies on the remaining segments. [6:16-cv-00035-DLC]
 Civil MT 20 min


2025-01-16  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-4141Diaz Carrillo, et al. v. Garland - Citizens of Peru petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of a motion to reopen removal proceedings based on changed country conditions.  [A241-669-807] Immigration W. WA Subm.
24-642Harris v. Frauenheim - A California state prisoner appeals the denial of his habeas corpus petition challenging his conviction and sentence for murder. [1:19-cv-01203-JLT-SAB] Habeas E. CA 10 min
24-803Dunning v. O'Malley - Appeal of a decision affirming the Commissioner of Social Security’s denial of claimant’s application for disability insurance benefits under Title II of the Social Security Act.  [6:20-cv-01938-MO] Social Security OR Subm.
24-146Howard v. Fye, et al. - An appeal from the district court's order denying qualified immunity to a police officer in an action alleging excessive force.  [3:22-cv-00064-MMD-CSD] Pr Non-HC NV Subm.
24-211Ahmad v. Graco Fishing & Rental Tools, Inc. - Appeal of a summary judgment in favor of Graco Fishing & Rental Tools, Inc. in a diversity action alleging fraud. [3:22-cv-00022-MMD-CSD] Civil NV Subm.
24-239Teradyne, Inc. v. Astronics Test Systems, Inc. - Teradyne, Inc., appeals the district court's summary judgment in its action under the Copyright Act against Astronics Test Systems, Inc. [2:20-cv-02713-GW-SHK] Civil C. CA 15 min


2025-01-17  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
21-680Singh v. Garland - A citizen of India challenges an agency decision denying his motion to reopen a removal order issued in absentia. Immigration S. CA Subm.
21-91Nguyen v. Garland - A citizen of Vietnam challenges an agency decision denying his motion to reopen a removal order issued in absentia. Immigration N. CA Subm.
22-16115April Lopez Trevizo v. Dean Borders - A California state prisoner appeals the denial of her habeas corpus petition challenging her conviction, by no-contest guilty plea, on six counts of burglary. [1:16-cv-01845-DAD-SKO] Habeas E. CA 10 min
21-70087Jose Perez-Castillo v. Merrick Garland - Citizens of El Salvador challenge an agency decision denying NACARA cancellation of removal. Immigration BIA 15 min
23-3404USA v. Klamath Drainage District - Appeal of a summary judgment in favor of the United States in an action challenging a contract between Klamath Drainage District and the United States, executed under the Reclamation Act of 1902 and the Warren Act, for the delivery of water for irrigation.  [1:22-cv-00962-CL] Civil OR 20 min


2025-01-22  10:30 am  Courtroom 2, 3rd Floor Rm 330, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
17-72538Oscar Magana v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of Mexico petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of protection under the Convention Against Torture.  Immigration BIA Def.


2025-01-23  11:00 am  Courtroom 2, 3rd Floor Rm 330, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
24-1608
24-2092
24-2710
24-3039		Wilhoite, et al. v. TuSimple Holdings Inc., et al. - Appeals from the district court's orders extending temporary restraining orders in a trade secrets action. [3:23-cv-02333-BEN-MSB]


 Civil S. CA 15 min


2025-01-30  10:00 am  Courtroom 2, 3rd Floor Rm 330, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
22-15668
22-15724		Joshua David Mellberg LLC v. Jovan Will - An appeal and a cross-appeal from the district court's award of attorneys' fees in a trade secrets case. [4:14-cv-02025-CKJ-LCK]
 Civil AZ 10 min


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