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

March 4-8, 2024
March 25-29, 2024

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.


2024-03-04  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: CLIFTON, H.A. THOMAS, and DESAI, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
21-1294Ibanez-Rosas v. Garland - A citizen of Mexico petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of a motion to reopen removal proceedings based on changed country conditions.  Immigration C. CA Subm.
22-1275Juan-Cano v. Garland - A citizen of Guatemala challenges an agency decision denying a motion to suppress evidence/terminate removal proceedings and denying asylum and related relief. [A216-266-117] Immigration S. CA Subm.
22-1485Alas v. Garland - A citizen of El Salvador petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.  [A029-153-560] Immigration S. CA Subm.
22-1536Carrillo v. Garland - A citizen of Colombia petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of a motion to reissue a prior decision denying a motion to reopen.  [A097-886-193] Immigration C. CA Subm.
22-1926Diaz-Damian v. Garland - A citizen of Mexico petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of an immigration judge's denial of withholding of removal and protection under the Convention Against Torture.  [A208-583-341] Immigration S. CA Subm.
22-2006Calderon-Sanchez v. Garland - 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.  [A208-749-765] Immigration C. CA Subm.
23-726Felipe-Juan, et al. v. Garland - Citizens of Guatemala petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A213-083-836] Immigration W. WA Subm.


2024-03-05  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: H.A. THOMAS, and DESAI, Circuit Judges, and SOTO (Arizona), District Judge
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
21-1306Camarillo-Martinez v. Garland - A citizen of Mexico petitions for review of the denial of withholding of removal and protection under the Convention Against Torture.   Immigration C. CA Subm.
21-55302Estate of Voncile R. McCalebb v. AG Lynwood, LLC - An appeal from the district court's order remanding a civil action to state court. [2:20-cv-09746-SB-PVC] Civil C. CA Def.
23-435United States of America v. Gomez - Appeal from sentence for distribution of methamphetamine.  [8:20-cr-00171-JVS-FWS-5] Criminal C. CA 10 min
22-1154Sanchez-Rivera v. Garland - A citizen of Mexico challenges an agency decision finding him removable for having committed an aggravated felony. [A073-830-803] Immigration S. CA 15 min
22-50217USA v. Gabriel Mirabal - Appeal from conviction and sentence for two counts of assaulting a correctional officer with infliction of bodily injury. [5:18-cr-00335-MWF-2] Criminal C. CA 15 min
22-56176Thimes Solutions, Inc. v. TP Link USA Corporation - Appeal of a judgment in favor of TP Link USA Corporation in an action raising claims under diversity and federal question jurisdiction, alleging that TP-Link, a seller of wireless local area network products, made false accusations that Thimes sold counterfeit goods on the Amazon Marketplace. [2:19-cv-10374-SB-E] Civil C. CA 15 min


2024-03-06  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: CLIFTON, H.A. THOMAS, and DESAI, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
21-926Soliman v. Garland - A citizen of Egypt petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of a motion to reopen removal proceedings based on changed country conditions.  Immigration C. CA 10 min
22-1915Alvarado-Valladares v. Garland - A citizen of Honduras petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture.   [A208-378-596] Immigration C. CA 10 min
23-304Arcolas v. Garland - A citizen of the Philippines petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.  [A200-253-984] Immigration C. CA Subm.
23-3793B & L Productions, Inc., et al. v. Newsom, et al. - Appeal of an order granting a motion for a preliminary injunction in an action challenging the constitutionality of California SB 264 and SB 915, which prohibit the sale of firearms, ammunition, and precursor parts at the Orange County Fair & Event Center and state property, respectively. [8:22-cv-01518-JWH-JDE] Civil C. CA 15 min
23-55431B & L Productions, Inc. v. Gavin Newsom - An appeal from the district court's dismissal of an action challenging California Food & Agricultural Code § 4158, which prohibits the sale of firearms, ammunition and firearm precursor parts at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego County.
[3:21-cv-01718-AJB-DDL]		 Civil S. CA 20 min


2024-03-07  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: H.A. THOMAS, and DESAI, Circuit Judges, and MÁRQUEZ (Arizona), District Judge
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
22-50120USA v. Ramon Lopez-Garcia - Appeal from imposition of conditions of supervised release. [2:19-cr-00244-DSF-1] Criminal C. CA Subm.
22-50209USA v. Randy Harvey, II - Appeal from conviction for being a felon in possession of ammunition. [2:21-cr-00437-SB-1] Criminal C. CA Subm.
23-50026USA v. Wafa Murad - Appeal from conviction for unlawfully bringing an alien to the United States for financial gain and unlawfully bringing an alien to the United States without presenting him to an immigration official. [3:21-cr-02701-TWR-1] Criminal S. CA 10 min
22-55937Noel Jackson v. Ron Broomfield - The State of California appeals the district court's grant of habeas corpus relief to Noel Jackson, whom a California jury convicted of conspiracy to commit murder and murder carried out for financial gain. [2:97-cv-03531-MWF] Habeas C. CA 15 min
22-56121
22-56143		Larry Grant v. City of Long Beach - An appeal from the district court's summary judgment for defendants in an action alleging constitutional violations arising from the removal of plaintiff's minor daughter from his custody.  [2:21-cv-06666-JVS-JEM]
 Civil C. CA 15 min
22-56198Dennis Rockwell v. ASCO, L.P. - An appeal from the district court's summary judgment in an admiralty action concerning asbestos exposure. [2:21-cv-03963-GW-PLA] Civil C. CA 15 min


2024-03-08  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: CLIFTON, H.A. THOMAS, and DESAI, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-55206Michael Craine v. AFSCME Council 36, Local 119 - An appeal from the dismissal of an action alleging constitutional violations in connection with the deduction of union dues.  [2:22-cv-03310-DSF-SK] Civil C. CA 10 min
23-55369Camille Bourque v. Engineers and Architects Association - An appeal from the dismissal of an action arising from a dispute concerning deductions from Plaintiffs' paychecks that were transferred to the Engineers and Architects Association. [2:21-cv-04006-JAK-PVC] Civil C. CA 10 min
23-60017Edwin Licup v. Jefferson Avenue Temecula LLC - Debtors appeal the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel's decision affirming the bankruptcy court's summary judgment in an adversary proceeding. [22-1111] Bankruptcy S. CA Subm.
23-55338Erin Hughes v. First National Insurance Company of America - Appeal of a summary judgment in favor of First National Insurance Company of America in a diversity insurance coverage action seeking to recover for alleged theft losses following a fire at real property in Malibu, California. [2:22-cv-01759-MWF-RAO] Civil C. CA Subm.
23-55342Erin Hughes v. First National Insurance Company of America - Appeal of a summary judgment in favor of General Insurance Company of America in a diversity insurance coverage action seeking to recover for alleged losses following a fire at real property in Malibu, California. [2:21-cv-09334-MWF-RAO] Civil C. CA Subm.
23-55375Michael Terpin v. AT and T Mobility LLC - An appeal from the district court's summary judgment in an action under the Federal Communications Act. [2:18-cv-06975-ODW-KS] Civil C. CA 15 min


2024-03-25  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
22-1901Rios Martinez v. Garland - A citizen of Mexico petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of an immigration judge's denial of withholding of removal and protection under the Convention Against Torture.  [A208-067-255] Immigration C. CA Subm.
23-466United States of America v. Armstrong - Appeal from sentence for paying kickbacks, in violation of 42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b(b)(2)(A), in connection with a scheme to defraud U.S. military's managed health care program. [8:19-cr-00195-ODW-2] Criminal C. CA 10 min
23-55318Douglas Gray v. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. - Appeal of a Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) dismissal of a diversity action against JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. alleging fraud and elder abuse concerning the Grays' bank account. [2:22-cv-03090-DSF-PVC] Civil C. CA 15 min
23-55351Newport-Mesa Unified School District v. D. A. - An appeal from the district court's judgment in an action under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. [8:20-cv-01857-SPG-JEM] Civil C. CA 15 min
23-16167Patagonia Area Resource Alliance v. USFS - Appeal of an order denying a motion for a preliminary injunction filed in plaintiffs' action against the U.S. Forest Service, challenging the approval of Arizona mining projects. [4:23-cv-00280-JGZ] Civil AZ 20 min


2024-03-25  10:00 am  Courtroom 3, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
22-316Bravo Ramirez, et al. v. Garland - Citizens of Mexico petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A206-498-553] Immigration C. CA Subm.
23-55332T.A. v. County of Los Angeles - An appeal from the district court's summary judgment for County defendants and the court's denial of relief from judgment in an action arising from the temporary removal of plaintiff from the custody of her mother.   [2:21-cv-09757-SB-PD] Civil C. CA 10 min
23-670Baharona Salguero v. Garland - A citizen of Guatemala petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.  [A098-980-078] Immigration C. CA 10 min
21-826Arambula-Bravo v. Garland - A citizen of Mexico challenges an agency decision finding her removable and ineligible for cancellation of removal and voluntary departure. Immigration S. CA Subm.
23-55563C.D. v. Atascadero Unified School District - An appeal from the district court's judgment in an action under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. [2:22-cv-05937-MCS-AGR] Civil C. CA 15 min
23-60028Philip Jaurigui v. Jonathan Mover - An appeal from the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel's decision affirming the bankruptcy court's judgment after a bench trial in an adversary proceeding concerning the nondischargeability of a debt. [22-1218] Bankruptcy C. CA 15 min


2024-03-26  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
22-1075Jimenez, et al. v. Garland - A citizen of Mexico petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of a motion to reopen removal proceedings based on changed country conditions.  [A075-750-239] Immigration C. CA Subm.
23-252Ramos Bonilla, et al. v. Garland - Citizens of El Salvador petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A209-945-324] Immigration C. CA Subm.
23-282Patel v. Garland - A citizen of India petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of a motion to reopen removal proceedings based on changed country conditions.  [A215-823-741] Immigration C. CA Subm.
22-1639
23-735		Aguilar Torres v. Garland - A citizen of Mexico petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of the denial of cancellation of removal, asylum and related relief, and a motion for reconsideration.   [A092-526-201]
 Immigration C. CA 15 min
23-55273Jonathan Abed v. Vyaire Medical, Inc. - Appeal of a judgment in favor of Jonathan Abed in a diversity action alleging employment claims. [8:21-cv-01012-JVS-JDE] Civil C. CA 15 min
23-55282Jessica Potts v. Sirius XM Radio, Inc. - Appeal of a summary judgment in favor of Sirius XM Radio, Inc. and Pandora Media, LLC in a diversity putative class action alleging employment-related claims, concerning reimbursement of work-from-home expenses incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. [2:21-cv-09755-DMG-KS] Civil C. CA 15 min


2024-03-26  9:00 am  Courtroom 3, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
22-1544
22-2038		Ruiz-Guerrero, et al. v. Garland - Citizens of Mexico petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decisions upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief and denying a motion to reopen.    [A208-308-750]
 Immigration S. CA 10 min
23-50010USA v. Jamin Salinas - Appeal from sentence for attempted importation of methamphetamine. [3:21-cr-03538-BAS-2] Criminal S. CA 10 min
23-705United States of America v. Medina-Luna - Appeal from conviction and sentence for attempted reentry by a removed alien. [3:22-cr-02443-RSH-1] Criminal S. CA Subm.
21-846Domingo v. Garland - A citizen of the Philippines petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of deferral of removal under the Convention Against Torture.  Immigration S. CA 15 min
22-50239USA v. Alfred Velazquez - Appeal from conviction and sentence for importation of fentanyl. [3:17-cr-03707-BAS-1] Criminal S. CA 15 min


2024-03-27  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
21-55726Abel Casillas v. Neil McDowell - A California state prisoner appeals the denial of his habeas corpus petition challenging his conviction for assault with a firearm and kidnapping for robbery. [2:19-cv-06381-DMG-AS] Habeas C. CA 10 min
22-1692Estrada-Ceron v. Garland - A citizen of Mexico petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.  [A208-560-516] Immigration C. CA 10 min
22-50114USA v. Ramiro Ponce-Galvan - Appeal from conviction for attempted reentry of a removed alien. [3:21-cr-02227-H-1] Criminal S. CA 10 min
22-1697Delgado-Olmos v. Garland - A citizen of Mexico challenges an agency decision denying adjustment of status. [A074-826-503] Immigration S. CA 15 min
23-55004Kimberly Long v. Thomas Weeks - An appeal from the district court's denial of qualified immunity to police officers in an action alleging that the officers' misconduct caused plaintiff's wrongful conviction.  [5:21-cv-02008-FWS-E] Civil C. CA 15 min


2024-03-27  9:00 am  Courtroom 3, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
21-117Claudio-Guadarrama v. Garland - A citizen of Mexico petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of a motion to reopen removal proceedings based on changed country conditions.  Immigration C. CA Subm.
22-434Castellon De Alfaro v. Garland - A citizen of El Salvador petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.  [A213-079-791] Immigration S. CA 10 min
23-130Villanueva Carlos, et al. v. Garland - Citizens of Mexico petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A215-870-825] Immigration N. CA Subm.
22-47Juarez Lopez, et al. v. Garland - Citizens of Guatemala petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A208-866-848] Immigration C. CA Subm.
23-55205Maria Pomares v. USDVA - Appeal of a summary judgment in favor of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in a Freedom of Information Act action. [3:21-cv-00084-H-MSB] Civil S. CA 15 min
23-55284Dennis Buckovetz v. USDN - Appeal of a summary judgment in favor of the United States Department of the Navy in a Freedom of Information Act action. [3:21-cv-00640-WQH-KSC] Civil S. CA 15 min


2024-03-28  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-498Sanchez Sigala v. Garland - A citizen of Mexico petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' summary dismissal of an appeal on timeliness grounds.  [A216-187-070] Immigration C. CA Subm.
22-56161Black Lives Matter Los Angeles v. City of Los Angeles - An appeal from a class certification order in an action alleging that the Los Angeles Police Department violated plaintiffs' rights in response to protests and demonstrations following the death of George Floyd. [2:20-cv-05027-CBM-AS] Civil C. CA 15 min
22-56217Leslie Gilbert v. Trieste Turner - An appeal from the denial, on summary judgment, of qualified immunity to County of Los Angeles nurse Triste Turner in an action alleging Fourteenth Amendment substantive due process violations in connection with the evaluation of Scott Gilbert while he was in custody. [2:19-cv-08599-MWF-RAO] Civil C. CA 15 min
23-240Gonzalez-Utz, et al. v. Garland - Citizens of Guatemala challenge an agency decision denying a motion to suppress evidence and finding petitioners removable. [A201-448-718] Immigration C. CA Subm.
23-55426Oleg Varlitskiy v. Manny Campos - An appeal from the district court's summary judgment for law enforcement officials in an action alleging Fourth Amendment violations, including unlawful search and seizure.  [5:19-cv-02099-JGB-SP] Civil C. CA 20 min


2024-03-28  9:00 am  Courtroom 3, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
22-1220Castillo-Santana v. Garland - A citizen of Mexico petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.  [A072-989-520] Immigration S. CA Subm.
22-1515Leiva v. Garland - 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.  [A095-718-507] Immigration C. CA Subm.
23-55299Keo Ratha v. Rubicon Resources, LLC - An appeal from the district court's order denying relief from judgment in an action under the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act. [2:16-cv-04271-JFW-AS] Civil C. CA 10 min
23-45Chales Ordones v. Garland - 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.  [A200-106-222] Immigration S. CA Subm.
23-55246Richard Angelucci v. Alejandro Mayorkas - Appeal of a summary judgment in favor of the Secretary, United States Department of Homeland Security in an action alleging employment-related claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. [3:20-cv-00435-AJB-JLB] Civil S. CA 15 min


2024-03-29  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
22-1802Martinez v. Garland - A citizen of Mexico petitions for review of an immigration judge's decision affirming an asylum officer's negative reasonable fear determination.  [A200-947-235] Immigration NV Subm.
22-1820Avila Rodriguez v. Garland - A citizen of Guatemala petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision affirming the denial of an INA § 212(c) waiver. [A092-017-443] Immigration C. CA 10 min
22-1917Meza-Islas v. Garland - A citizen of Mexico petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of the denial of withholding of removal and protection under the Convention Against Torture.   [A200-246-819] Immigration C. CA Subm.
22-920Ramirez Ramirez v. Garland - A citizen of Mexico petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of a motion to reconsider the denial of reopening based on the vacatur of convictions. [A087-046-957] Immigration C. CA Subm.
23-148Calmo Ramirez v. Garland - 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.  [A216-572-926] Immigration S. CA Subm.
23-220Zhang v. Garland - 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.   [A206-662-830] Immigration C. CA 10 min
23-24Corado v. Garland - A citizen of Guatemala challenges an agency decision denying cancellation of removal as a matter of discretion. [A072-341-269] Immigration C. CA Subm.
23-55372Byron Belin v. Starz Entertainment, LLC - An appeal from the district court's dismissal of an action under the Lanham Act. [2:21-cv-09586-FWS-PLA] Civil C. CA 10 min


2024-03-29  10:00 am  Courtroom 3, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
21-1029Aguilar Castro v. Garland - A citizen of El Salvador petitions for review of an immigration judge's decision affirming an asylum officer's negative reasonable fear determination.  Immigration C. CA 10 min
22-1184Weng v. Garland - 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.   [A208-928-146] Immigration C. CA Subm.
22-50281 USA v. James Vlha - Appeals from convictions for conspiracy, engaging in the business of manufacturing and dealing in firearms without a license, and selling a firearm to a felon. [2:19-cr-00343-GW-2] Criminal C. CA 10 min
22-50283 USA v. Travis Schlotterbeck      
23-55165Murriel Hays v. Martin O'Malley - 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. [5:21-cv-01997-RAO] Social Security C. CA 10 min
22-56216Jane Doe v. Daniel Fitzgerald - Daniel Fitzgerald appeals the district court's order staying proceedings in an action brought under the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act by Jane Doe Nos. 1-10. [2:20-cv-10713-MWF-RAO] Civil C. CA 15 min
22-56181The Ohio House, LLC v. City of Costa Mesa - An appeal from the district court's judgment after a jury trial in an action under the Fair Housing Act. [8:19-cv-01710-JVS-GJS] Civil C. CA 20 min


Location Addresses


U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Richard H. Chambers Court of Appeals Building
125 South Grand Avenue
Pasadena CA 91105


Print this notice

Information About Oral Argument Hearings

Picture ID Required to Enter Courthouse

A Time / Side value of "Subm." indicates the case will be submitted on the briefs, "Def." indicates submission deferred.