United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Calendar for William K. Nakamura Courthouse, Seattle Washington

August 3-7, 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.


2026-08-03  9:00 am  7th Floor Courtroom 2, William K. Nakamura Courthouse, Seattle Washington
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
25-1590Rohit 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.    [A246-990-134] Immigration W. WA 10 min
25-4946USA v. Chelini - The United States appeals the dismissal of indictment for failure to preserve evidence. [2:25-cr-00011-DLC-1] Criminal MT 10 min
24-3223
24-3224		USA v. Pigida - Appeal from conviction and sentence for conspiracy and fraud offenses in connection with a work-at-home Ponzi scheme, and appeal from sentence for failure to appear at sentencing. [2:23-cr-00174-RSM-1]
 		 Criminal W. WA 15 min
25-1588Altiero, et al. v. County of Spokane, et al. - Appeal from the district court's summary judgment for County defendants in an action arising from the seizure of animals from plaintiffs' property and the euthanasia of one of the animals.  [2:22-cv-00211-RLP] Civil E. WA 15 min
26-2279
26-2280
26-2283		Rayford, et al. v. Keeling, et al. - Appeal from the denial of qualified immunity to former deputies of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department in a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 action. [5:24-cv-00473-SSS-DTB]

 Civil C. CA 15 min


2026-08-04  9:00 am  7th Floor Courtroom 2, William K. Nakamura Courthouse, Seattle Washington
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
25-6334Collard 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. [2:24-cv-00754-SKV] Social Security W. WA 10 min
25-2941Colestock v. DeJoy - Appeal of a court’s summary judgment in favor of the Postmaster General, United States Postal Service in a Title VII action alleging employment-related claims.
[2:22-cv-00329-LK]		 Civil W. WA 15 min
25-3254Neaman v. Washington Department of Corrections, et al. - Appeal from the district court’s summary judgment for defendants in an action alleging false imprisonment and violations of 42 U.S.C. § 1983. [3:24-cv-05176-BHS] Civil W. WA 15 min
25-501Quilbillies, LLC, et al. v. First American Title Insurance Company - Appeal the district court’s summary judgment in favor of First American Title Insurance Company in a diversity insurance coverage action, concerning coverage under a title insurance policy on real property in Washington. [3:24-cv-05246-BHS] Civil W. WA 15 min
25-5777T.W. v. Echtenkamp, et al. - Appeal from the district court’s denial of qualified immunity in a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 action alleging an Eighth Amendment violation. [3:24-cv-01326-MO] Civil OR 15 min


2026-08-05  9:00 am  7th Floor Courtroom 2, William K. Nakamura Courthouse, Seattle Washington
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
25-4681Balderama-Velazquez v. Blanche - A citizen of Mexico challenging an agency decision denying a motion for a continuance and denying a motion for administrative closure.  [A206-191-502] Immigration W. WA 10 min
25-6599USA v. Gray - Appeal from denial of coram nobis petition seeking to vacate 2010 conviction for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. [2:09-cr-00170-JCC-1] Habeas W. WA 10 min
24-5991Adhikary 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.    [A216-524-397] Immigration W. WA 15 min
25-3836Hanson, et al. v. Ferguson, et al. - Appeal from the district court's dismissal of an action brought by former employees of the Washington State Office of the Attorney General who did not comply with a COVID-19 vaccination mandate. [3:24-cv-05989-DGE] Civil W. WA 15 min
25-4271Stewart, et al. v. City of Tacoma, et al. - Appeal from the district court's summary judgment for the City of Tacoma in an action arising from the seizure and destruction of property from a storage unit. [3:23-cv-05786-BHS] Civil W. WA 15 min
25-4628Rohani, et al. v. Rubio, et al. - Appellants appeal the district court's dismissal, for failure to state a claim, of their action challenging the denial of their applications for visa petitions and entry into the United States.  [2:24-cv-00389-LK] Civil W. WA 15 min


2026-08-06  9:00 am  7th Floor Courtroom 2, William K. Nakamura Courthouse, Seattle Washington
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
25-4055City of Tacoma v. Western Metal Industry Pension Fund, et al. - An appeal from the district court's summary judgment enforcing an arbitration award concerning withdrawal liability under the Multiemployer Pension Plan Amendments Act. [2:24-cv-00099-JNW] Civil W. WA 15 min
25-4210Vaughn, et al. v. Klamath County Fire District1, et al. - Appeal from denial of qualified immunity in an action alleging deliberate indifference to medical needs. [1:22-cv-00161-CL] Civil OR 15 min
25-2548
25-2558
25-2565
25-2575		McGuffin, et al. v. Karcher, et al. - Appeal from the district court's denial of qualified immunity to Oregon state law enforcement officials.  [6:20-cv-01163-MTK]


 Civil OR 20 min
25-732Meyer, et al. v. Mittal, et al. - An appeal from the district court's judgment after a jury trial in an action under the Stored Communications Act and Oregon state law. [3:21-cv-00621-HZ] Civil OR 20 min


2026-08-07  9:00 am  7th Floor Courtroom 2, William K. Nakamura Courthouse, Seattle Washington
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
17-72198Carlos Flores-Hernandez 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 10 min
21-70144Maria Meraz Espindola v. Todd 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.    Immigration BIA 10 min
25-3147Safarov, et al. v. Blanche - Citizens of Russia challenge an agency decision denying a motion to reopen removal proceedings.  [A241-755-887] Immigration W. WA 10 min
25-3688Ellis 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. [3:24-cv-05212-SKV] Social Security W. WA 10 min
25-4027Yandrich 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. [3:24-cv-05907-MLP] Social Security W. WA 10 min
25-415USA v. Walji - Appeal from conviction for attempted sexual abuse of a minor and abusive sexual contact in special aircraft jurisdiction. [2:23-cr-00011-TL-1] Criminal W. WA 10 min
22-902Mateo-Joaquin, 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.   [A206-454-108] Immigration W. WA 15 min


Location Addresses


U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
William K. Nakamura U.S. Courthouse
1010 Fifth Avenue
Seattle WA 98104


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