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

December 1-5, 2025
December 8-12, 2025
December 18, 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.


2025-12-01  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: RAWLINSON, and SANCHEZ, Circuit Judges, and ZIPPS (Arizona), Chief District Judge
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
25-1266USA v. Chaidez - Appeal from judgment revoking supervised release. [4:21-cr-00377-JSW-1] Criminal N. CA Subm.
25-3366USA v. Aguilera - Appeal from conviction and sentence for being a felon in possession of ammunition. [3:23-cr-00217-WHA-1] Criminal N. CA 10 min
25-586Rafique, et al. v. Premier Financial Alliance, Inc., et al. - Appeal of an order granting Plaintiffs' motion to lift stay of the case pending arbitration in plaintiffs’ diversity action alleging employment-related claims.
[4:23-cv-00732-JST]		 Civil N. CA Subm.


2025-12-01  1:00 pm  Courtroom 3, 3rd Floor Rm 307, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: R. NELSON, COLLINS, and VANDYKE, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
20-72799Victor Jacuinde Medina v. Pamela Bondi - A citizen of Mexico petitions for review of the denial of withholding of removal and protection under the Convention Against Torture.   Immigration BIA Subm.
24-5503USA v. Hooton - Appeal challenging conditions of supervised release. [2:21-cr-00105-DAD-1] Criminal E. CA 10 min
25-1136Urquia-Yanez v. Bondi - A citizen of Honduras challenges an agency decision denying a motion to reconsider the denial of a motion to reopen a removal order issued in absentia.  [A205-382-847] Immigration N. CA 10 min


2025-12-02  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: RAWLINSON, MILLER, and SANCHEZ, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
25-53Sarceno Morales v. Bondi - A citizen of Guatemala challenges an agency decision denying a motion to reopen removal proceedings.  [A075-262-323] Immigration N. CA Subm.
25-1156
25-1158		Lacour v. Marshalls of CA, LLC, et al. - Appeal of orders granting motions to confirm arbitration awards filed by Marshalls of CA, LLC in a diversity putative class action and individual action alleging employment-related claims. [3:20-cv-07641-WHO]
 Civil N. CA 15 min
25-1532Ding v. Structure Therapeutics, Inc., et al. - Appeal of an order denying a motion to compel arbitration in a diversity action alleging Defendants created a hostile work environment and terminated plaintiff's employment because of her sex and status as a victim of domestic violence. 
[3:24-cv-01368-JSC]		 Civil N. CA 15 min


2025-12-02  9:00 am  Courtroom 3, 3rd Floor Rm 307, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: R. NELSON, COLLINS, and VANDYKE, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
24-5990
24-5992		USA v. Kayarath - Appeal from sentences imposed upon revocation of supervised release. [2:14-cr-00353-GMN-GWF-1]
 		 Criminal NV 10 min
24-1619USA v. Mitchell - Appeal from conviction and sentence for being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. [2:21-cr-00156-JCM-MDC-1] Criminal NV 15 min
24-7536Rojas-Espinoza, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of Peru petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A246-606-483] Immigration N. CA Def.
25-2328Staicu, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of Armenia petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A240-594-008] Immigration N. CA Subm.
25-3955Pesticide Action Network North America, et al. v. United States Environmental Protection Agency - A petition for a writ of mandamus seeking an order directing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to act on a 2021 petition seeking food tolerance revocations and pesticide registration cancellations for certain organophosphates. [N/A] OP ca09 20 min


2025-12-02  3:00 pm  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: TALLMAN, BYBEE, and SANCHEZ, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
25-7157State of Washington, et al. v. United States Department of Education, et al. - Appeal of an order granting a preliminary injunction motion of 16 states challenging the U.S. Department of Education’s termination of federal grants to fund mental health services for elementary and secondary schools throughout the country. [2:25-cv-01228-KKE] Civil W. WA 20 min


2025-12-03  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: RAWLINSON, and SANCHEZ, Circuit Judges, and ROSENTHAL (Texas Southern), District Judge
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
24-6600Rossi, et al. v. Becker, et al. - An appeal from the district court's order denying a motion for remand of actions to state court. [4:23-cv-02277-HSG] Civil N. CA 15 min


2025-12-03  9:00 am  Courtroom 3, 3rd Floor Rm 307, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: R. NELSON, COLLINS, and VANDYKE, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
24-6987USA v. Mumma - Appeal from conviction for sexual exploitation of a minor, a money judgment, and a restitution order. [1:20-cr-00168-JLT-SKO-1] Criminal E. CA 10 min
24-4225USA v. Chow - A federal prisoner appeals the denial of his 28 U.S.C. § 2255 motion seeking to set aside his conviction and sentence for multiple offenses including racketeering conspiracy, murders in aid of racketeering, and money laundering. [3:20-cv-09342-CRB] Habeas N. CA 15 min
24-6091USA v. Peoples - Appeal from conviction and sentence for possession with intent to distribute cocaine base and possession with intent to distribute cocaine. [3:19-cr-00226-RS-13] Criminal N. CA 15 min
25-976Thomas v. Warden - A Nevada state prisoner appeals the denial of his habeas corpus petition challenging his conviction for sexual assault with a minor under fourteen years of age, lewdness with a child under the age of fourteen, and attempted lewdness with a child under the age of fourteen. [2:22-cv-02030-JAD-EJY] Habeas NV Def.


2025-12-04  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: RAWLINSON, MILLER, and SANCHEZ, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
24-6158Freeman, et al. v. 3Commas Technologies OU - Appeal of a dismissal for lack of personal jurisdiction of a diversity class action against 3Commas Technologies OU, alleging 3Commas allowed unauthorized third parties to access Plaintiffs’ sensitive personal information. [3:23-cv-00101-RFL] Civil N. CA 15 min
24-4842Goins, et al. v. United Parcel Service, Inc. (Delaware) - Appeal of a partial dismissal and summary judgment in favor of United Parcel Service, Inc. (Delaware) in a diversity action, alleging employment-related claims. [4:21-cv-08722-PJH] Civil N. CA 15 min
24-7599
25-483		Sostack, et al. v. Ripple Labs, Inc., et al. - Appeals of orders in a class action against Ripple Labs, Inc., alleging securities violations. [4:18-cv-06753-PJH]
 Civil N. CA 20 min


2025-12-04  9:00 am  Courtroom 3, 3rd Floor Rm 307, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: R. NELSON, COLLINS, and VANDYKE, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-15491Mona Murillo v. J. Castillo - Appeal from the district court's summary judgment for prison officials in an action alleging First and Eighth Amendment violations.   [3:20-cv-06924-RS] Pr Non-HC N. CA 10 min
24-5483Cabe v. Bisignano - 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.  [5:23-cv-00002-SLG] Social Security AK Subm.
24-7811USA v. Velez - Appeal from judgment revoking supervised release and the sentence imposed upon revocation. [3:21-cr-00079-WHA-1] Criminal N. CA 10 min
24-7691Yesue, et al. v. City of Sebastopol - An appeal from the district court's summary judgment for City defendants in an action challenging an ordinance that restricts parking “recreational vehicles" in the City. [4:22-cv-06474-KAW] Civil N. CA 15 min
25-234UNITE HERE International Union v. Wilton Rancheria - Wilton Rancheria appeals the district court's order enforcing an arbitration award in favor of UNITE HERE. [2:23-cv-02767-KJM-SCR] Civil E. CA 15 min
25-251Resource Renewal Institute, et al. v. Agricultural Workers, et al. - Appeal of an order denying a motion to intervene in an action brought by Resource Renewal Institute and others against National Park Service, concerning the closing of ranches at Point Reyes National Seashore. [3:22-cv-00145-MMC] Civil N. CA 15 min


2025-12-05  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: RAWLINSON, and SANCHEZ, Circuit Judges, and ROSENTHAL (Texas Southern), District Judge
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
24-6095Young v. Renewal By Andersen, LLC, et al. - Appeal of an order granting Brenda Young’s motion to remand to Sacramento County Superior Court in Young’s diversity putative consumer class action, asserting claims for unfair competition and false advertising. [2:24-cv-01759-DJC-CKD] Civil E. CA Subm.


2025-12-05  9:00 am  Courtroom 3, 3rd Floor Rm 307, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: BERZON, R. NELSON, and COLLINS, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
25-4172Meta Platforms, Inc. v. United States District Court for the Northern District of California, San Fr - A petition for a writ of mandamus regarding a deposition of Mark Zuckerberg. [3:22-cv-03580-WHO] OP N. CA 15 min
25-436Jeronimo De Ramos, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of Guatemala petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A245-031-058] Immigration N. CA 15 min
25-3312Associated Press, et al. v. Derrick - Appeal from the district court's preliminary injunction in favor of media groups seeking access to Idaho's execution process.  [1:24-cv-00587-DKG] Civil ID 20 min
25-3889City and County of San Francisco, et al. v. Trump, et al. - Appeal of an order granting a preliminary injunction sought by the City and County of San Francisco and County of Santa Clara, challenging Executive Orders 14,159 (“Protecting the American People Against Invasion”) and 14,218 (“Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open Borders”). [3:25-cv-01350-WHO] Civil N. CA 20 min


2025-12-08  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: BUMATAY, JOHNSTONE, and DE ALBA, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
25-1786USA v. Ochoa - Appeal from judgment revoking supervised release. [1:08-cr-00262-JLT-1] Criminal E. CA Subm.
22-16739Aaron Chandra v. Stephen Smith - A California state prisoner appeals the denial of his habeas corpus petition challenging his conviction for second-degree murder and possession of marijuana for sale. [3:16-cv-06076-JD] Habeas N. CA Subm.
25-2800Gen Digital, Inc. v. North American Systems International, Inc., et al. - Appeal of a judgment in favor of North American Systems International, Inc. in a diversity action alleging breach of a written contract. [3:24-cv-04106-CRB] Civil N. CA Subm.
25-4548Patel v. United States District Court for the Northern District of California, San Jose - A petition for a writ of mandamus seeking to direct the district court to vacate its order transferring this diversity wage-and-hour case to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. [5:25-cv-00608-NW] OP N. CA Subm.


2025-12-09  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: BUMATAY, JOHNSTONE, and DE ALBA, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
24-3288Gonzales v. Gittere, et al. - A Nevada state prisoner appeals the denial of his habeas corpus petition challenging his sentence for conspiracy and robbery. [2:21-cv-02055-GMN-DJA] Habeas NV 15 min
24-6529Ruiz v. Kelly Services Global, LLC - Appeal of an order granting in part, and denying in part, a motion to compel arbitration in a diversity wage-and-hour class action brought against Kelly Service Global LLC and E & J Gallo Winery. [2:23-cv-02682-DAD-JDP] Civil E. CA 15 min


2025-12-09  9:30 am  Courtroom 2, 3rd Floor Rm 330, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: PAEZ, and OWENS, Circuit Judges, and SEEBORG (California Northern), Chief District Judge
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-16132
23-3227
23-3390
24-159		Wealthy, Inc. v. John Mulvehill - Appeals from the district court's judgment and orders in an action under the Lanham Act and Nevada state law. [2:21-cv-01173-JCM-EJY]


 Civil NV 15 min


2025-12-10  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: BUMATAY, JOHNSTONE, and DE ALBA, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
25-473Pappas, et al. v. AMN Healthcare Services, Inc., et al. - Appeal of a denial of a motion to compel arbitration in plaintiffs’ diversity putative class action, alleging that AMN engaged in fraud on travel nurses. [4:24-cv-01426-JST] Civil N. CA 15 min
20-72012Urbin Anibar Fuentes Ramirez v. Pamela Bondi - A citizen of Guatemala petitions for review of a decision of the Board of Immigration Appeals affirming an immigration judge's denial of a motion for reconsideration of the denial of asylum and related relief. Immigration BIA Subm.
24-3191
24-3458		USA v. Depape - Appeal from conviction and sentence for attempting to kidnap then-Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and assault on her husband Paul Pelosi. [3:22-cr-00426-JSC-1]
 		 Criminal N. CA 20 min
24-7233Langham v. Spencer, et al. - Appeal from the district court's denial of qualified immunity to Union City Police officers in an action alleging Fourth Amendment violations.  [4:22-cv-06078-YGR] Civil N. CA Subm.
24-7292Langham v. Noyd, et al. - Appeal from the denial of qualified immunity to a Union City Police officer in an action alleging Fourth Amendment violations.  [4:22-cv-06284-YGR] Civil N. CA Subm.
23-15653Denzel Martin v. Efrain Lona - Appeal from the denial of qualified immunity to a correctional officer in an action alleging Eighth Amendment violations. [2:18-cv-02426-RFB-VCF] Pr Non-HC NV Def.


2025-12-12  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: BUMATAY, JOHNSTONE, and DE ALBA, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
22-16996Paul Klein v. Brian Williams - Appeal from the district court's summary judgment for prison officials in an action alleging deliberate indifference to medical needs and retaliation.  [3:19-cv-00300-MMD-CLB] Pr Non-HC NV Subm.


2025-12-18  10:00 am  Courtroom 2, 3rd Floor Rm 330, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: BYBEE, BENNETT, and DESAI, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
22-55685USA v. Younes Nasri - Appeal of an order granting the United States' motion to strike a claimant's Claim and Answer pursuant to the fugitive disentitlement statute, 28 U.S.C. § 2466. [3:21-cv-01134-WQH-BLM] Civil S. CA 15 min


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