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

April 7, 2026
April 13-17, 2026
April 20-24, 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.


2026-04-07  10:00 am  Courtroom 2, 3rd Floor Rm 330, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: LEE, DE ALBA, and TUNG, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
26-1575Reach Community Development, et al. v. United States Department of Homeland Security, et al. - Motions to stay the district court’s preliminary injunction pending appeal and to stay district court proceedings in an action challenging federal officers’ deployment of chemical munitions during protests at the Portland Immigration and Customs Enforcement Facility. [3:25-cv-02257-AB] Civil OR 20 min
26-1609Dickinson, et al. v. Trump, et al. - Motions to stay the district court’s preliminary injunction pending appeal and to stay district court proceedings in an action challenging federal officers' use of crowd-control devices during protests at the Portland Immigration and Customs Enforcement Facility. [3:25-cv-02170-SI] Civil OR 20 min


2026-04-07  11:00 am  Courtroom 2, 3rd Floor Rm 330, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: BENNETT, and SANCHEZ, Circuit Judges, and EZRA (Hawaii), District Judge
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
26-1106Blythe v. National Collegiate Athletic Association - The NCAA appeals the district court's order preliminarily enjoining the enforcement of football eligibility rules in an antitrust action. [3:26-cv-00100-ART-CSD] Civil NV 15 min


2026-04-13  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: RAWLINSON, R. NELSON, and BADE, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
25-411Singh, et al. v. Blanche - Citizens of India petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A240-857-749] Immigration N. CA Subm.
25-467Saxon v. Bisignano - Appeal of a decision affirming the Commissioner of Social Security’s denial of claimant’s application for disability insurance benefits and supplemental security income under Title II and XVI of the Social Security Act.
  [3:23-cv-01311-YY]		 Social Security OR Subm.
25-5341Google LLC v. Point Financial, Inc. - Appeal of an order granting in part and denying in part Google LLC’s motion for a preliminary injunction in a diversity action. [5:25-cv-04033-BLF] Civil N. CA 15 min
25-8057
25-8058		Cruise Lines International Association, Inc., et al. v. Suganuma, et al. - Appeals from the district court's denial of appellants' motion for a preliminary injunction in an action challenging the notice and registration-fee requirements of Hawaii's Act 96.  [1:25-cv-00367-JAO-KJM]
 Civil HI 20 min
25-963McBride, et al. v. Lawson - Appeal from the dismissal of an action challenging Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code section 2052(a), pertaining to telehealth services.  [2:24-cv-01394-KJM-AC] Civil E. CA 20 min


2026-04-14  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: RAWLINSON, R. NELSON, and BADE, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
25-3878Ayala, et al. v. Blanche - Citizens of Colombia petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A243-086-919] Immigration W. WA Subm.
25-5158Cuadros Molina, et al. v. Blanche - Citizens of Colombia petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A246-393-350] Immigration N. CA Subm.


2026-04-15  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: RAWLINSON, R. NELSON, and BADE, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
16-70616Baolin Chang v. Todd Blanche - Citizens of China petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of asylum and related relief.    Immigration BIA Subm.
19-72227Maria Flores v. Todd Blanche - A citizen of Mexico petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of withholding of removal and protection under the Convention Against Torture. Immigration BIA Subm.
25-2987USA v. Yates - Appeal from conviction and sentence for possession of a firearm and ammunition as a felon. [4:23-cr-00318-AMO-1] Criminal N. CA 10 min
25-3669USA v. Hansen - Appeal from imposition of condition of supervised release permitting warrantless suspicionless searches of electronic devices. [3:18-cr-00229-VC-1] Criminal N. CA Subm.
25-5565Tampi-Arcos, et al. v. Blanche - Citizens of Peru petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A249-034-976] Immigration N. CA Subm.
25-101Nasr v. JetBlue Airways Corporation - Appeal of a dismissal of a diversity putative class action against JetBlue Airways Corporation, alleging breach of contract related to JetBlue’s alleged failure to refund customers’ “September 11 Security Fee” in the original form of payment. [8:23-cv-01839-JWH-ADS] Civil C. CA 15 min
25-394Levelfields, Inc. v. Reddit, Inc. - Appeal of a dismissal of a diversity action alleging breach of contract against Reddit, Inc. [3:24-cv-02760-WHO] Civil N. CA 15 min
25-618
25-619
25-740		Lewis-Williams, et al. v. San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District - Cross-appeals from the district court's judgment after a jury trial in an employment discrimination action. [3:22-cv-06119-WHA]

 Civil N. CA 15 min
25-954
25-960		Alaska Airlines, Inc. v. Transportation Security Administration - Petitions for review challenging the Transportation Security Administration’s imposition of a security service fee, known as the September 11th Security Fee, 49 C.F.R. § 1510.7. 
 
 Agency TSA 15 min


2026-04-16  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: R. NELSON, BADE, and LEE, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
25-7187North American Derivatives Exchange, Inc. v. State of Nevada, et al. - Crypto.com appeals the district court's order denying its motion for a preliminary injunction against the State of Nevada, which threatens Crypto.com with civil and criminal penalties for operating live sports-event contracts in violation of Nevada gaming laws. [2:25-cv-00978-APG-BNW] Civil NV 15 min
25-7516KalshiEX, LLC v. Assad, et al. - KalshiEX, LLC, appeals the district court's order dissolving a preliminary injunction in Kalshi's action against the Nevada Gaming Control Board, which sent Kalshi a cease-and-desist letter stating that it was operating an unlicensed sports pool. [2:25-cv-00575-APG-BNW] Civil NV 15 min
25-7831Robinhood Derivatives, LLC v. Dreitzer, et al. - Robinhood Derivatives, LLC appeals the district court's order denying its motion for a preliminary injunction seeking to prohibit State of Nevada defendants from enforcing Nevada gaming laws against Robinhood's sports-related event contracts.  [2:25-cv-01541-APG-DJA] Civil NV 15 min
26-1304State of Nevada v. KalshiEX, LLC - An appeal from the district court's order remanding an action to the state court from which it was removed. [2:26-cv-00406-MMD-MDC] Civil NV 10 min


2026-04-16  11:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: RAWLINSON, R. NELSON, and BADE, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-151Juarez-Aroche, et al. v. Blanche - Citizens of Guatemala petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.   [A208-445-111] Immigration N. CA Subm.
25-1393Kumar, et al. v. Blanche - Citizens of India petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A240-742-664] Immigration N. CA Subm.
25-2152Singh v. Blanche - A citizen of India petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of the denial of asylum and related relief.    [A213-088-027] Immigration E. CA Subm.


2026-04-17  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: RAWLINSON, R. NELSON, and BADE, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
20-70665Florentino Ajpacaja-Garcia v. Todd Blanche - 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.
22-1086Magueyal Villafana v. Blanche - A citizen of Mexico petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of his appeal of an immigration judge's denial of cancellation of removal. [A205-271-851] Immigration N. CA Subm.
19-71168Ernesto Hernandez-Velasco v. Todd Blanche - A citizen of Mexico challenges an agency decision denying cancellation of removal, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture. Immigration BIA Subm.
24-6562USA v. Celaya - Appeal from sentence for distribution of methamphetamine. [2:21-cr-00225-TLN-1] Criminal E. CA Def.
25-2942Stewart-Rivera, et al. v. Blanche - Citizens of Guatemala petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.   [A203-790-928] Immigration N. CA Subm.
25-2512Kaur, et al. v. Blanche - Citizens of India petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A243-086-228] Immigration W. WA Subm.


2026-04-20  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
24-1364Vasquez-Calix v. Blanche - A citizen of Honduras challenges an order of removal. [A095-800-372] Immigration C. CA 15 min
21-88Sorto-Lopez v. Blanche - A citizen of Honduras challenges an agency decision denying cancellation of removal.  [A205-311-357] Immigration C. CA 15 min
24-4523Fareportal, Inc. v. Kumar, et al. - An appeal from the district court's judgment on the pleadings in a trade secrets action. [4:21-cv-02841-YGR] Civil N. CA Subm.
24-7705Navarro 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.  [3:23-cv-05065-SK] Social Security N. CA Subm.
25-1384Silverton Mountain Guides, LLC v. United States Forest Service, et al. - Appeal of an order denying a Fed. R. Civ. P.  60(b) motion to vacate the final judgment entered on October 2, 2023, and a request that the court assign a different district judge.  [3:22-cv-00048-SLG] Civil AK 10 min
25-2868Si, et al. v. Blanche - Citizens of China petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A249-158-388] Immigration N. CA Subm.
24-2216Flores Ramirez v. Blanche - A citizen of Mexico challenges an agency decision denying a motion to reopen removal proceedings. [A205-908-084] Immigration N. CA Subm.
24-7439Patterson, et al. v. Wells Fargo & Company, et al. - An appeal from the district court's dismissal of an action under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. [3:23-cv-03858-TLT] Civil N. CA 15 min


2026-04-21  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
19-72825Jose Penado v. Todd Blanche - A citizen 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.
20-71309Lourdes Soto Armenta v. Todd Blanche - A citizen of Mexico 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.
25-743Singleton v. Gates, et al. - Appeal from the district court's summary judgment for prison officials in an action alleging deliberate indifference to medical needs.  [2:19-cv-08908-RGK-JC] Pr Non-HC C. CA 10 min
24-6740USA v. Gerrans - A federal prisoner appeals the denial of his 28 U.S.C. § 2255 seeking to set aside his conviction for wire fraud, money laundering, false statement, contempt, and witness tampering arising out of his conduct as President, CEO, and co-founder of Sanovas, Inc., a life-sciences company. [3:23-cv-00801-EMC] Habeas N. CA Subm.
24-6886Bohannon, et al. v. Martin McDonald Development, Inc., et al. - Appeal of a dismissal and summary judgment in favor of Martin McDonald Development, Inc. and Allen Martin Construction, Inc. in a diversity action, concerning alleged defects on property the plaintiffs purchased. [3:22-cv-04422-RFL] Civil N. CA 15 min
25-1809Smith v. Olvera, et al. - Appeal from the district court's summary judgment for police officer Brian Olvera in an action alleging excessive force.  [3:23-cv-00225-ART-CLB] Pr Non-HC NV 15 min
25-3634Pintar, et al. v. CSAA General Insurance Company, et al. - Appeal of an order granting in part the motion for partial summary judgment in a diversity insurance coverage action brought against CSAA General Insurance Company and AAA Insurance. [2:21-cv-00652-CDS-EJY] Civil NV 15 min


2026-04-21  2:00 pm  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-2847USA v. Morgovsky - A federal prisoner appeals the denial of his 28 U.S.C. § 2255 motion to vacate his conviction and sentence for conspiring to export defense articles without a license and money laundering. [3:16-cr-00411-VC-1] Habeas N. CA 15 min


2026-04-22  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
24-2731
25-3012		Hernandez-De Cornejo, et al. v. Blanche - Citizens of El Salvador challenge an agency decision denying asylum and related relief and an agency decision denying a subsequent motion to reopen.    [A220-748-095]
 Immigration N. CA Subm.
25-316Rezanezhad Gatabi v. Target Corporation, et al. - Appeal of a dismissal of a diversity action against Target Corporation, alleging claims arising from alleged mercury poisoning from seafood.
[3:24-cv-02398-LB]		 Civil N. CA Subm.
25-4037Fredrick v. Blanche - A citizen of Nigeria challenges an agency decision denying withholding of removal and deferral of removal under the Convention Against Torture. [A214-594-360] Immigration C. CA 15 min
25-4047United Farm Workers of America, et al. v. Noem, et al. - Appeal of an order granting the motion for a preliminary injunction and for provisional class certification in plaintiffs’ putative class action challenging a Border Patrol Operation. 
[1:25-cv-00246-JLT-CDB]		 Civil E. CA 15 min
25-901Reinbold v. Alaska Airlines, Inc., et al. - Appeal from the dismissal of an action brought by former Alaska Senator Lora Reinbold against Alaska Airlines arising from her ban from the airline in 2021.  [3:23-cv-00087-MMS] Civil AK 15 min


2026-04-23  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
25-2416Vanicek v. Blanche - A citizen of the Czech Republic petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of the denial of asylum, withholding of removal, and CAT protection.   [A215-856-146] Immigration N. CA Subm.
25-1824Singh v. Blanche - A citizen of India petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of the denial of asylum and related relief and denial of a motion to reopen.    [A206-588-704] Immigration E. CA Subm.
25-460Stillahn, et al. v. S.Crow Collateral Corp., et al. - An appeal of the Tax Court's decision on a petition for redetermination of a federal income tax deficiency and penalties for 2016. [13492-20] Tax Court IRS 10 min
25-7765Harty, et al. v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue - Opening brief submitted under provisional seal. [23354-21] Tax Court IRS 10 min
25-5948Buenrostro-Moreno, et al. v. Blanche - Citizens of Mexico petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.     [A240-244-141] Immigration N. CA Subm.
22-1818Gonzalez Gonzalez v. Blanche - A citizen of Mexico petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of the denial of asylum and related relief.  [A206-350-673] Immigration C. CA Subm.
24-5065Nova-Martinez v. Blanche - 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.    [A079-352-081] Immigration W. WA 15 min


2026-04-24  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
20-71287Rafael Rodriguez Zaragoza v. Todd Blanche - A citizen of Mexico challenges an agency decision denying cancellation of removal. Immigration BIA Subm.
25-2400Chen v. Blanche - A citizen of China petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of the denial of asylum and related relief.    [A205-794-334] Immigration N. CA Subm.


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