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September 2026
Appeals Court Hands Trump a Loss on Mail Voting as Supreme Court Considers His Executive Order
League of Women Voters of Massachusetts v. Trump
26-2029 · Opinion (PDF)
The First Circuit declined to stay a preliminary injunction preventing the implementation of President Trump's executive order regarding restrictions to mail voting.
August 2026
Supreme Court Sides with Trump Administration on Mail Voting Restrictions Ahead of Midterms
Trump v. California
26-1774 · Opinion (PDF)
The Supreme Court granted a stay of a Massachusetts federal court's injunction that had halted the implementation of an executive order regarding voting requirements for the duration of the government's appeal, over the dissents of three Justices.
ACLU, Others Urge Judge to Block Trump’s Latest Birthright Citizenship Orders
Barbara v. Trump
1:25-cv-244-JL-AJ
The ACLU has returned to D.N.H. seeking to halt new executive orders issued by President Trump regarding birthright citizenship policies in the United States.
July 2026
US Appeals Court Rules Trump Cannot Implement Mail-In Voting Order
State of California v. Trump
26-1774 · Opinion (PDF)
Reporting on the First Circuit's weekend decision declining to stay the injunction from the District of Massachusetts regarding the administration's order regarding mail-in voting in upcoming elections.
June 2026
Gordon-Darby Prepares to Renew Effort to Commandeer New Hampshire in Order to Maintain Emissions Testing Contract
Following an adverse ruling by the First Circuit, Gordon-Darby Holdings has indicated its intent to sue the state again over the decision to end its vehicle emissions testing program.
May 2026
Appeals Court Rejects Bid to Block RI Hospital’s Release of Records
In re Motion to Quash Admin. Subpoena to RI Hosp.
26-1568 · Opinion (PDF)
The First Circuit refused to block an order from a Texas federal court for a Rhode Island hospital to produce to the court medical records relating to children being treated for gender dysphoria, following dueling rulings between judges in N.D. Tex. and D.R.I.
First Circuit Could Intensify Judicial Divisions Over Trump’s Mandatory Detention Policy
Coverage of First Circuit arguments regarding the Trump administration's mandatory detention policy for immigrants pending removal proceedings, along with discussion of the present circuit split on the issue.
April 2026
Judge Rules NH Not in Contempt Despite Terminating Car Inspections Contract
Gordon-Darby Holdings, Inc. v. NH Department of Safety, Commissioner et al
25-cv-508-LM-AJ
Judge McCafferty ruled that the State of New Hampshire was not in contempt, finding the State had made "diligent efforts" to comply with her order. In the meantime, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit stayed the judge's preliminary injunction pending its appeal.
David J. Barron Named Commencement Speaker
Chief Judge Barron will deliver Boston College Law School's 2026 Commencement address.
1st Circ. Skeptical of Ex-Dartmouth Prof’s Bias Claims
Farid v. Trustees of Dartmouth College
25-1734 · Opinion (PDF)
Oral argument analysis of Farid v. Trustees of Dartmouth College suggests that Farid, a former associate professor at Dartmouth who was denied tenure, faced an uphill battle seeking to reinstate his claims for discrimination and retaliation.
Appeals Court Lets Maine’s 72-Hour Gun Waiting Period Take Effect
Beckwith v. Frey
25-1160 · Opinion (PDF)
The First Circuit vacated a district court's preliminary injunction that prevented Maine from enforcing a seventy-two-hour waiting period before a seller could deliver a firearm to a purchaser.
March 2026
US Appeals Court Lifts Block on Trump Policy Allowing Fast Third‑Country Deportations
D.V.D. v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security
26-1212
Donald Trump Scores Migrant Deportation Win
D.V.D. v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security
26-1212
US Judge Dismisses Case by Deported Student Who Declined Flight Back
Lopez Belloza v. Hyde
February 2026
The Unconstitutional Commandeering of New Hampshire Continues
Gordon-Darby Holdings, Inc. v. NH Department of Safety, Commissioner
Judge Finds Trump Administration’s Third-Country Deportations Unlawful
D.V.D. v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Chief US Appeals Court Judge Says District Judge Likely Violated Rule Barring Hostile Work Environment
First Circuit Questions If Boston Sued Over Opioid Crisis Fast Enough
City of Boston v. Optum Rx, Inc.
25-1258 · Opinion (PDF)
January 2026
First Circuit Will Consider, En Banc, Important Questions About Government Employee Speech
Hussey v. City of Cambridge
Appeals Court Upholds 8 1/2-Year Sentence For Stash’s Owner
United States v. Papantonidias
25-1126 · Opinion (PDF)