Ninth Circuit US Court of Appeals Case Law
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Court was established in 1891 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. The court holds appellate jurisdiction over courts in the following districts:
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Recent Decisions From the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Date: May 17, 2024
Docket Number: 22-15485
Justia Opinion Summary: The plaintiff, Ronald Hittle, was the Fire Chief for the City of Stockton, California. He alleged that he was terminated from his position due to his religion, specifically his attendance at a religious leadership event.…
Date: May 15, 2024
Docket Number: 21-35495
Date: May 15, 2024
Docket Number: 23-55422
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