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

March 2-6, 2026
March 9-13, 2026
March 20, 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  10:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: S.R. THOMAS, and GOULD, Circuit Judges, and MORRIS (Montana), Chief District Judge
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
20-72157Susie Eskilian v. Pamela Bondi - A citizen of Armenia challenges an agency decision denying a motion to reopen removal proceedings.   Immigration BIA 10 min


2026-03-03  10:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: S.R. THOMAS, and GOULD, Circuit Judges, and MORRIS (Montana), Chief District Judge
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
21-70168
21-70670
24-7497		Alaska Community Action on Tox v. USEPA - Petitions for review challenging regulations promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency that exempt critical sources of exposure to the toxic flame retardant chemical decabromodiphenyl ether, or “decaBDE.” [EPA-HQ-OPPT-2019-0080]

 Agency EPA 20 min
25-384Food & Water Watch, et al. v. United States Environmental Protection Agency, et al. - Appeal of a judgment holding that Plaintiffs had shown that adding fluoride to drinking water presented an unreasonable risk to human health, and ordering EPA to manage that risk in accordance with the Toxic Substances Control Act. [3:17-cv-02162-EMC] Civil N. CA 20 min


2026-03-04  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: M. SMITH, Jr., and R. NELSON, Circuit Judges, and MORRIS (Montana), Chief District Judge
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
20-70872Aron Benavides v. Pamela Bondi - A citizen of Mexico challenges an agency decision denying a continuance and denying cancellation of removal. Immigration BIA Subm.
20-73150Maria Mendoza-Campos v. Pamela Bondi - A citizen of Mexico petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of deferral of removal under the Convention Against Torture. Immigration BIA Subm.
25-1052USA v. Iagounov - Appeal from sentence for impersonating a federal agent. [2:24-cr-00101-DJC-1] Criminal E. CA 10 min
25-342Cabardo, et al. v. Patacsil, et al. - An appeal from the district court's order affirming the bankruptcy court's order regarding the non-dischargeability of a debt. [2:23-cv-01231-DJC] Bankruptcy E. CA 15 min
25-538In re: PHH Mortgage Corporation, et al. v. Valdellon, et al. - An appeal from the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel's opinion affirming in part and reversing in part the bankruptcy court's dismissal of an adversary proceeding. [24-1086] Bankruptcy E. CA 15 min


2026-03-05  10:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: GOULD, M. SMITH, Jr., and R. NELSON, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
25-2473G.B., et al. v. United States Environmental Protection Agency, et al. - Appeal of a dismissal of an action brought against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, challenging regulations limiting emissions of greenhouse gases.
[2:23-cv-10345-MWF-AGR]		 Civil C. CA 20 min
25-1584Mendoza Velasquez, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of Guatemala petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of the denial of asylum and related relief.  [A203-630-649] Immigration N. CA Subm.
24-673USA v. Rivera - Appeal from conviction and sentence for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of ammunition as a convicted felon. [2:22-cr-00129-DAD-1] Criminal E. CA 20 min


2026-03-06  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: M. SMITH, Jr., and R. NELSON, Circuit Judges, and LEFKOW (Illinois Northern), District Judge
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
25-2794USA v. Garza - Appeal from conviction and sentence for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl; and possession with intent to distribute cocaine and methamphetamine. [1:22-cr-00062-JLT-SKO-4] Criminal E. CA 15 min
25-719Harvell v. Rigney, et al. - Interlocutory appeal from the denial of qualified immunity to Nevada prison officials in an action alleging excessive force. [3:23-cv-00101-CSD] Pr Non-HC NV 15 min


2026-03-09  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: H.A. THOMAS, and JOHNSTONE, Circuit Judges, and LEFKOW (Illinois Northern), District Judge
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
20-72929Ana Diaz Chavez v. Pamela Bondi - Citizens of Mexico petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    Immigration BIA Subm.
24-5728Crew v. Ratliff - A California state prisoner appeals the denial of his habeas corpus petition challenging his conviction and sentence for first-degree murder and grand theft, with a special circumstance finding that he committed the murder for financial gain. [4:12-cv-04259-YGR] Habeas N. CA 10 min
24-5493
24-5691		Ninth Inning Inc., et al. v. National Football League, Inc, et al. - Appeals from the district court's judgment after a jury trial in an antitrust class action regarding NFL Sunday Ticket. [2:15-ml-02668-PSG-SK]
 Civil C. CA 20 min


2026-03-10  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: H.A. THOMAS, and JOHNSTONE, Circuit Judges, and VERA (California Central), District Judge
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
16-72806Xin Yu v. Pamela Bondi - A citizen of China 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.
19-73031Fredis Paredes-Marroquin v. Pamela Bondi - A citizen of El Salvador petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of the denial of protection under the Convention Against Torture.    Immigration BIA Subm.
20-70288Mohinder Singh v. Pamela Bondi - A citizen of India 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.
20-71313Rafael Guerrero Sierra v. Pamela Bondi - A citizen of Honduras petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of asylum relief.  Immigration BIA Subm.
25-2715
25-3903		Hoopes Vineyard, LLC, et al. v. County of Napa - Appeals from the district court's orders abstaining in part and dismissing in part plaintiffs' claims challenging Napa's ordinances pertaining to on-premises winetasting and advertising. [3:24-cv-06256-CRB]
 Civil N. CA 20 min


2026-03-10  11:00 am  Courtroom 2, 3rd Floor Rm 330, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: MILLER, and KOH, Circuit Judges, and MOLLOY (Montana), District Judge
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
20-36024
22-35085
22-35103		Devas Multimedia Private Ltd. v. Antrix Corp. Ltd. - Appeals from the district court's orders confirming a foreign arbitral award and permitting intervenors to register the district court's judgment in another district. [2:18-cv-01360-TSZ]

 Civil W. WA 20 min


2026-03-11  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: H.A. THOMAS, and JOHNSTONE, Circuit Judges, and VERA (California Central), District Judge
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
25-3331Zamora Flores, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of Mexico petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.     [A215-935-347] Immigration N. CA 15 min
23-2939
24-396		USA v. Colar - Appeal from conviction, sentence, and restitution in a case in which a jury found the defendant guilty of wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, obstruction of justice, witness tampering, and possession of a firearm and ammunition by a felon. [4:21-cr-00163-HSG-1]
 		 Criminal N. CA 20 min


2026-03-12  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: CALLAHAN, H.A. THOMAS, and JOHNSTONE, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
20-70706People of the State of Cal. v. FMCSA - Petition for review of a determination by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that California's meal and rest break laws are preempted as applied to drivers of passenger-carrying commercial motor vehicles engaged in interstate commerce.  [FMCSA-2019-0048] Agency FMCS 15 min
23-35142Henry Umouyo v. Bank of America, NA - Appeal of a dismissal of a diversity action against Bank of America, NA and other mortgage entities, raising claims arising from the nonjudicial foreclosure of real property. [2:22-cv-00704-JHC] Civil W. WA Def.
24-2701State of California, et al. v. United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives, et al. - Federal agencies and officials appeal the district court’s judgment in an action brought by the State of California and Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, concerning the legality of two specific aspects of ATF’s technical regulations and rulings addressing ghost guns. [3:20-cv-06761-EMC] Civil N. CA 15 min
24-5439Palla Farms, LLC v. Gemini Insurance Company - Appeal of a summary judgment in favor of Gemini Insurance Company in a diversity insurance coverage action. [1:23-cv-00277-JLT-CDB] Civil E. CA 15 min
25-2132Sanchez Cacho, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of Mexico petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.     [A216-182-913] Immigration N. CA 15 min


2026-03-13  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: CALLAHAN, H.A. THOMAS, and JOHNSTONE, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
20-73735Reveca Reyes Santos v. Pamela Bondi - A citizen of Guatemala petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of the denial of asylum and related relief.  Immigration BIA Subm.
21-70882Byron Maldonado-Rodas v. Pamela Bondi - A citizen off Guatemala challenges an agency decision denying cancellation of removal and withholding of removal. Immigration BIA Subm.


2026-03-20  11:00 am  Courtroom 2, 3rd Floor Rm 330, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: WARDLAW, OWENS, and BRESS, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
26-1136Sweet, et al. v. McMahon, et al. - Appeal of an order granting in part and denying in part a motion for temporary relief from judgment, seeking an 18-month extension of a deadline arising from a settlement for student loan relief. [4:19-cv-03674-HSG] Civil N. CA 15 min


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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse
95 Seventh Street
San Francisco CA 94103


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