United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Calendar for Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena

March 2-6, 2026
March 9-13, 2026
March 16, 2026
March 24-26, 2026

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.


2026-03-02  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: WARDLAW, and DE ALBA, Circuit Judges, and BROWN (Texas Southern), District Judge
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
24-4135Bello-Naranjo v. Bondi - A citizen of Colombia challenges an agency decision denying a motion to reopen removal proceedings.  [A240-741-882] Immigration C. CA Subm.
25-257USA v. Zuniga - Appeal from conviction for reentry of a removed alien. [8:21-cr-00072-DOC-1] Criminal C. CA 10 min
25-4356Lewis v. Jefferson La Brea D&J Properties, LLC - Tony Lewis appeals the district court's opinion affirming the bankruptcy court's order authorizing the sale free and clear of real property of the chapter 11 bankruptcy estate of Jefferson La Brea D&J Properties, LLC. [2:24-cv-10963-DSF] Bankruptcy C. CA Subm.


2026-03-03  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: WARDLAW, and DE ALBA, Circuit Judges, and BROWN (Texas Southern), District Judge
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
24-1373USA v. Fencl - Appeal from conviction for possession of an unregistered firearm. [3:21-cr-03101-JLS-1] Criminal S. CA 15 min
24-3227USA v. Doyle - Appeal from conviction and sentence for possession of images of minors engaged in sexual conduct. [3:22-cr-02070-AJB-1] Criminal S. CA 15 min
24-5185USA v. Cho - Appeal from conviction and sentence for multiple offenses including extorting karaoke businesses and carjacking. [2:23-cr-00149-FLA-1] Criminal C. CA 15 min


2026-03-03  10:00 am  Courtroom 3, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: NGUYEN, BENNETT, and COLLINS, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
26-926USA v. State of California, et al. - The United States appeals an order denying in part their motion for a preliminary injunction in an action challenging a California law that, among other things, required federal law enforcement officers to display visible identification and prohibited wearing facial coverings. [2:25-cv-10999-CAS-AJR] Civil C. CA 20 min


2026-03-04  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: WARDLAW, and DE ALBA, Circuit Judges, and BROWN (Texas Southern), District Judge
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
16-71774Karen Estrada-Payes v. Pamela Bondi - Citizens of Guatemala petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of their applications for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture.   Immigration BIA Subm.
24-6495USA v. Martinez - Appeal from conviction for distribution of fentanyl, distribution of fentanyl, and distribution of methamphetamine. [2:23-cr-00035-MCS-1] Criminal C. CA 15 min
25-355USA v. Bolandian - Appeal from conviction and sentence for securities fraud in connection with an insider trading scheme. [2:15-cr-00465-TJH-2] Criminal C. CA 15 min


2026-03-05  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: WARDLAW, DE ALBA, and TUNG, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
20-70673Geidy Orellana-Mejia v. Pamela Bondi - Citizens of Honduras petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.     Immigration BIA Subm.
20-72251Nancy Vargas Vargas v. Pamela Bondi - A citizen of Colombia petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of the denial of asylum and related relief.   Immigration BIA Subm.
24-6097Trammell v. KLN Enterprises, Inc. - Appeal of the dismissal of a diversity putative consumer class action brought against KLN Enterprises, Inc., alleging that the representations of all natural ingredients on Defendant’s packaging for Wiley Wallaby Very Berry Licorice are false and misleading. [3:23-cv-01884-H-JLB] Civil S. CA 15 min
24-6640Panelli v. Target Corporation - Appeal of a dismissal of a diversity putative class action against Target Corporation, challenging labels on sheets purchased. [3:24-cv-01218-H-DEB] Civil S. CA 15 min
24-6678Brown v. The Brita Products Company - Appeal of a dismissal of a diversity putative consumer class action against The Brita Products Company.  [2:23-cv-07851-DMG-RAO] Civil C. CA 15 min


2026-03-06  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: WARDLAW, DESAI, and DE ALBA, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
20-72618Xocchilt Cortez Quijano v. Pamela Bondi - Citizens of El Salvador petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture. Immigration BIA Subm.
20-72631Jessie Perez v. Pamela Bondi - A citizen of Peru petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture. Immigration BIA Subm.
25-4810Mateo-Mateo, 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.    [A201-447-576] Immigration C. CA 10 min
20-73105Gerardo Martinez v. Pamela Bondi - Citizens of Mexico petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of their applications for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture.  Immigration BIA Subm.
24-1613USA v. Barnes - Appeal from conviction for conspiracy to import methamphetamine and importation of methamphetamine. [3:20-cr-03419-TWR-1] Criminal S. CA 10 min
24-2328USA v. Tovar-Duran - Appeal from conviction for misdemeanor illegal entry into the United States. [3:19-mj-24405-BLM-GPC-1] Criminal S. CA 10 min
24-4606USA v. Wendel - Appeal from sentence for distribution of fentanyl resulting in death and serious bodily injury. [2:23-cr-00060-MEMF-1] Criminal C. CA 10 min
24-854Ayala v. Arias - A California state prisoner appeals the denial of his habeas corpus petition challenging his conviction for attempted murder and other offenses. [2:22-cv-06206-ODW-ADS] Habeas C. CA 10 min


2026-03-09  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: RAWLINSON, and N.R. SMITH, Circuit Judges, and LIBURDI (Arizona), District Judge
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
19-72871Esteban Villar Calderon v. Pamela Bondi - A citizen of Mexico challenges an agency decision denying a motion to reopen removal proceedings. Immigration BIA Subm.
15-73314Anton Vareshin v. Pamela Bondi - A citizen of Russia petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of the denial of asylum and related relief and the denial of a motion to reopen.   Immigration BIA Subm.
23-55130Ok Hee Park v. AXA Equitable LIfe Insurance Company - Appeal of a summary judgment in favor of AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company in a diversity putative class action alleging life insurance coverage issues. [8:22-cv-00761-SPG-DFM] Civil C. CA Subm.


2026-03-10  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: RAWLINSON, and N.R. SMITH, Circuit Judges, and LIBURDI (Arizona), District Judge
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
25-2536USA v. Gonzalez-Lopez - Appeal from sentence for transporting aliens. [3:24-cr-02115-LR-1] Criminal S. CA 10 min
25-1889Kirkman, et al. v. State of California, et al. - Appeal from the denial of qualified immunity in an action alleging excessive deadly force by a California Highway Patrol officer. [2:23-cv-07532-DMG-SSC] Civil C. CA 15 min


2026-03-11  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: TALLMAN, RAWLINSON, and HAMILTON (Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit), Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
20-72966Cesar Lopez-Mejicanos v. Pamela 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.    Immigration BIA Subm.
20-73649Fernando Ramos Garcia v. Pamela Bondi - A citizen of Mexico challenges an agency decision denying a continuance and entering an order of removal. Immigration BIA Subm.
24-7529USA v. Kheyre - Appeal from denial of motion for reduction of sentence. [3:22-cr-02313-RSH-1] Criminal S. CA 10 min
23-4186Juarez Zelaya v. City of Los Angeles, et al. - Appeal from a jury verdict for plaintiffs in an action alleging excessive force.  [2:20-cv-08382-ODW-MAA] Civil C. CA 15 min
23-4189Duralev v. USA - Appeal of a dismissal of an action against the United States, seeking damages pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act, arising out of plaintiff's arrest and detention during removal proceedings. [2:22-cv-04927-FMO-AS] Civil C. CA 15 min


2026-03-12  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: TALLMAN, RAWLINSON, and HAMILTON (Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit), Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
24-6395USA v. Riner - Appeal from conviction for felon and prohibited person in violation of ammunition. [8:21-cr-00062-PA-1] Criminal C. CA 10 min
24-6774USA v. Cisneros - A former ICE special agent appeals the sentence imposed at resentencing for conspiracy, bribery, money laundering, and subscribing to false tax returns. [2:21-cr-00051-RGK-1] Criminal C. CA 10 min
24-1011USA v. Lemus-Lara - Appeal from conviction for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine on board a vessel in violation of the Maritime Drug Law Enforcement Act, and international conspiracy to distribute controlled substances  [3:18-cr-00390-DMS-2] Criminal S. CA 15 min


2026-03-13  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: TALLMAN, RAWLINSON, and HAMILTON (Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit), Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
25-1417Lainez Bonilla v. Bondi - A citizen of El Salvador petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of the denial of asylum and related relief.    [A201-350-616] Immigration C. CA Subm.
25-1161Ferrer-Rodriguez, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of Venezuela and Colombia petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A240-181-833] Immigration C. CA Subm.
25-1305Brauer v. ExamOne World Wide, Inc., et al. - An appeal from the district court's class-certification order in an action under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. [2:22-cv-07760-MEMF-JC] Civil C. CA 15 min


2026-03-16  11:30 am  Courtroom 2, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: McKEOWN, H.A. THOMAS, and MENDOZA, Jr., Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
21-70087Jose Perez-Castillo v. Pamela Bondi - Citizens of El Salvador challenge an agency decision denying NACARA cancellation of removal. Immigration BIA 15 min


2026-03-24  10:00 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: RAWLINSON, and OWENS, Circuit Judges, and FITZWATER (Texas Northern), District Judge
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
24-5713Baker Ranches, Inc., et al. v. Haaland, et al. - An appeal of an order granting the motion to dismiss of federal agencies and officials and denying plaintiffs’ motion to remand in their action seeking to enjoin defendants from allegedly diverting the Baker and Lehman Creeks in violation of a state court water rights decree.   [3:21-cv-00150-GMN-CSD] Civil NV 20 min


2026-03-24  9:30 am  Courtroom 3, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: MURGUIA, Chief Judge, and GOULD, M. SMITH, Jr., CHRISTEN, BADE, LEE, BRESS, VANDYKE, KOH, H.A. THOMAS, and MENDOZA, Jr., Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-632
23-658
23-780
23-793		International Longshore and Warehouse Union, et al. v. National Labor Relations Board - Petitions, and cross petition for enforcement, of a NLRB order resolving a jurisdictional dispute between two unions, pursuant to an unfair-labor-practice proceeding under Section 10(a) of the National Labor Relations Act.  [19–CD–269637]


 Agency NLRB 30 min


2026-03-24  1:00 pm  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: RAWLINSON, LEE, and MENDOZA, Jr., Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
19-99003William Castillo v. Jeremy Bean - A Nevada state prisoner appeals the denial of his habeas corpus petition challenging his conviction and capital sentence for first-degree murder and other offenses. [2:04-cv-00868-RCJ-GWF] DP HC NV 30 min


2026-03-24  1:30 pm  Courtroom 3, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: MURGUIA, Chief Judge, and WARDLAW, NGUYEN, OWENS, R. NELSON, BADE, BRESS, FORREST, VANDYKE, SANCHEZ, and H.A. THOMAS, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
21-16756Todd Yukutake v. Anne E. Lopez - An appeal from the district court's summary judgment in favor of plaintiffs in an action challenging the constitutionality of two of Hawaii's firearms statutes: Haw. Rev. Stat.  §§ 134-2 and 134-3. [1:19-cv-00578-JMS-RT] Civil HI 30 min


2026-03-25  1:00 pm  Courtroom 3, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: MURGUIA, Chief Judge, and BYBEE, M. SMITH, Jr., BENNETT, R. NELSON, MILLER, BADE, COLLINS, VANDYKE, KOH, and SUNG, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
24-542Rhode, et al. v. Bonta - Appeal from the district court's judgment and permanent injunction in an action challenging California's laws regulating the purchase and sale of ammunition, as enacted by Proposition 63. [3:18-cv-00802-BEN-JLB] Civil S. CA 30 min


2026-03-26  10:00 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: RAWLINSON, BADE, and KOH, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
24-5212
24-5751		Zunum Aero, Inc. v. The Boeing Company, et al. - Appeals from the district court's judgment after a jury trial in a trade secrets action. [2:21-cv-00896-JLR]
 Civil W. WA 20 min


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