Tenth Circuit US Court of Appeals Case Law
Based in Denver, Colorado, the US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit was created in 1929. Previously, its districts were a part of the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. The court has appellate jurisdiction over courts in the following districts:
- District of Kansas
- District of New Mexico
- Eastern District of Oklahoma
- Northern District of Oklahoma
- Western District of Oklahoma
- District of Utah
- District of Wyoming
Learn more in detail about the history and the judges who have served on the Tenth Circuit by visiting the Tenth Circuit Historical Society.
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Recent Decisions From the US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Date: May 21, 2024
Docket Number: 22-1432
Justia Opinion Summary: In this case, law enforcement officers responded to a drug overdose at the home of Corban Elmore. After securing the scene and prohibiting anyone from entering the house, the officers waited almost eight hours before…
Date: May 20, 2024
Docket Number: 22-2154
Justia Opinion Summary: The case involves Bobby Pena, who pleaded guilty to one count of possession of child pornography. He reserved his right to appeal the district court's denial of his motion to suppress child pornography that was recovered…
Date: May 17, 2024
Docket Number: 23-5069
Justia Opinion Summary: The case revolves around Kimberly Graham, who was convicted for first-degree manslaughter and leaving the scene of a fatal accident. After her convictions became final, she applied for postconviction relief, arguing that…
Date: May 14, 2024
Docket Number: 23-1049
Justia Opinion Summary: The case involves a lawsuit filed by the parents of Shamikle Jackson against four police officers for using unconstitutionally excessive force. Jackson had called 911, claiming that two people were dead inside an…
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