United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Calendar for James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco

December 1-5, 2025
December 8-12, 2025
December 18, 2025

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.


2025-12-01  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
25-1266USA v. Chaidez - Appeal from judgment revoking supervised release. [4:21-cr-00377-JSW-1] Criminal N. CA 10 min
25-2234State of Nevada v. Optum, Inc., et al. - An appeal from the district court's order remanding a removed action to state court. [2:24-cv-00493-RFB-DJA] Civil NV 10 min
25-3366USA v. Aguilera - Appeal from conviction and sentence for being a felon in possession of ammunition. [3:23-cr-00217-WHA-1] Criminal N. CA 10 min
25-874Archila-Leon, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of Honduras petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A220-582-141] Immigration N. CA 10 min
25-586Rafique, et al. v. Premier Financial Alliance, Inc., et al. - Appeal of an order granting Plaintiffs' motion to lift stay of the case pending arbitration in plaintiffs’ diversity action alleging employment-related claims.
[4:23-cv-00732-JST]		 Civil N. CA 15 min
24-1824 USA v. McDaniel - Two defendants appeal their convictions arising out of robberies at a safe deposit box facility at which they were employees. [2:17-cr-00110-APG-DJA-2] Criminal NV 20 min
24-2299 USA v. Whitmore      


2025-12-01  9:00 am  Courtroom 3, 3rd Floor Rm 307, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
20-72799Victor Jacuinde Medina v. Pamela Bondi - A citizen of Mexico petitions for review of the denial of withholding of removal and protection under the Convention Against Torture.   Immigration BIA 10 min
24-5503USA v. Hooton - Appeal challenging conditions of supervised release. [2:21-cr-00105-DAD-1] Criminal E. CA 10 min
25-1046Cruz-Quintanilla, et al. v. Bondi - 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.     [A209-993-666] Immigration NV 10 min
25-1136Urquia-Yanez v. Bondi - A citizen of Honduras challenges an agency decision denying a motion to reconsider the denial of a motion to reopen a removal order issued in absentia.  [A205-382-847] Immigration N. CA 10 min
25-1307Zea Pachao, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of Peru petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A240-412-691] Immigration N. CA 10 min
25-1654Silverio-Gonzalez v. Bondi - A citizen of Mexico petitions for review of the denial of withholding of removal and protection under the Convention Against Torture.   [A205-466-930] Immigration N. CA 10 min
25-1673Altameemi v. Bondi - A citizen of Iraq challenges an agency decision denying asylum and related relief. [A204-316-433] Immigration AZ 10 min
25-1794Singh v. Bondi - 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.    [A077-810-699] Immigration N. CA 10 min


2025-12-02  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
24-7794Ayra Castaneda, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of Peru challenge an agency decision denying their motion to reopen removal orders issued in absentia. [A240-588-402] Immigration N. CA 10 min
25-221Cortez Esteban, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of Guatemala petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A201-967-661] Immigration N. CA 10 min
25-53Sarceno Morales v. Bondi - A citizen of Guatemala challenges an agency decision denying a motion to reopen removal proceedings.  [A075-262-323] Immigration N. CA 10 min
23-2178Iqbal v. Bondi - A citizen of India challenges a Final Administrative Removal Order issued by Department of Homeland Security. [A240-085-869] Immigration E. CA 15 min
25-1156
25-1158		Lacour v. Marshalls of CA, LLC, et al. - Appeal of orders granting motions to confirm arbitration awards filed by Marshalls of CA, LLC in a diversity putative class action and individual action alleging employment-related claims. [3:20-cv-07641-WHO]
 Civil N. CA 15 min
25-1532Ding v. Structure Therapeutics, Inc., et al. - Appeal of an order denying a motion to compel arbitration in a diversity action alleging Defendants created a hostile work environment and terminated plaintiff's employment because of her sex and status as a victim of domestic violence. 
[3:24-cv-01368-JSC]		 Civil N. CA 15 min


2025-12-02  9:00 am  Courtroom 3, 3rd Floor Rm 307, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
24-5990
24-5992		USA v. Kayarath - Appeal from sentences imposed upon revocation of supervised release. [2:14-cr-00353-GMN-GWF-1]
 		 Criminal NV 10 min
24-1619USA v. Mitchell - Appeal from conviction and sentence for being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. [2:21-cr-00156-JCM-MDC-1] Criminal NV 15 min
24-7536Rojas-Espinoza, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of Peru petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A246-606-483] Immigration N. CA 10 min
25-2328Staicu, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of Armenia petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A240-594-008] Immigration N. CA 10 min
25-2569Singh v. Bondi - 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.    [A209-939-673] Immigration E. CA 10 min
25-3955Pesticide Action Network North America, et al. v. United States Environmental Protection Agency - A petition for a writ of mandamus seeking an order directing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to act on a 2021 petition seeking food tolerance revocations and pesticide registration cancellations for certain organophosphates. [N/A] OP ca09 20 min


2025-12-03  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-3915Zelaya-Romero, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of Honduras petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A215-937-180] Immigration N. CA 10 min
24-6715Aguilar Galdamez v. Bondi - Citizens of El Salvador challenge an agency decision denying a motion to reopen removal proceedings. [A208-380-882] Immigration N. CA 10 min
25-1170Vail-Martinez, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of Guatemala petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.   [A213-154-621] Immigration N. CA 10 min
24-3154Willis v. City of Bakersfield, et al. - An appeal from the district court's summary judgment for police officers in an action alleging unlawful arrest and detention.  [1:21-cv-01077-CDB] Civil E. CA 15 min
24-5788Honchariw v. County of Stanislaus - Appeal from the district court's summary judgment for County of Stanislaus defendants in an action alleging an unconstitutional taking and violation of substantive due process. [1:21-cv-00801-SKO] Civil E. CA 15 min
24-5861Friedman v. City of Fairfax, et al. - An appeal from the district court's dismissal of plaintiff's action alleging, among other things, a Fifth Amendment takings claim by government defendants in connection with plaintiff's efforts to construct his home.  [4:24-cv-00371-DMR] Civil N. CA 15 min


2025-12-03  9:00 am  Courtroom 3, 3rd Floor Rm 307, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
24-6987USA v. Mumma - Appeal from conviction for sexual exploitation of a minor, a money judgment, and a restitution order. [1:20-cr-00168-JLT-SKO-1] Criminal E. CA 10 min
25-1515Pinzon-Caviedes, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of Colombia petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A240-876-115] Immigration N. CA 10 min
25-3330Aguirre-Vargas v. Bondi - 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.  [A205-706-236] Immigration C. CA 10 min
24-4225USA v. Chow - A federal prisoner appeals the denial of his 28 U.S.C. § 2255 motion seeking to set aside his conviction and sentence for multiple offenses including racketeering conspiracy, murders in aid of racketeering, and money laundering. [3:20-cv-09342-CRB] Habeas N. CA 15 min
24-6091USA v. Peoples - Appeal from conviction and sentence for possession with intent to distribute cocaine base and possession with intent to distribute cocaine. [3:19-cr-00226-RS-13] Criminal N. CA 15 min
25-976Thomas v. Warden - A Nevada state prisoner appeals the denial of his habeas corpus petition challenging his conviction for sexual assault with a minor under fourteen years of age, lewdness with a child under the age of fourteen, and attempt lewdness with a child under the age of fourteen. [2:22-cv-02030-JAD-EJY] Habeas NV 15 min


2025-12-04  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
24-6158Freeman, et al. v. 3Commas Technologies OU - Appeal of a dismissal for lack of personal jurisdiction of a diversity class action against 3Commas Technologies OU, alleging 3Commas allowed unauthorized third parties to access Plaintiffs’ sensitive personal information. [3:23-cv-00101-RFL] Civil N. CA 15 min
24-6836White v. Hager, et al. - Appeal from the denial of qualified immunity to a prison official in an action alleging deliberate indifference to medical needs. [2:21-cv-01259-RFB-MDC] Pr Non-HC NV 15 min
24-4842Goins, et al. v. United Parcel Service, Inc. (Delaware) - Appeal of a partial dismissal and summary judgment in favor of United Parcel Service, Inc. (Delaware) in a diversity action, alleging employment-related claims. [4:21-cv-08722-PJH] Civil N. CA 20 min
24-7599
25-483		Sostack, et al. v. Ripple Labs, Inc., et al. - Appeals of orders in a class action against Ripple Labs, Inc., alleging securities violations. [4:18-cv-06753-PJH]
 Civil N. CA 20 min


2025-12-04  9:00 am  Courtroom 3, 3rd Floor Rm 307, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-15491Mona Murillo v. J. Castillo - Appeal from the district court's summary judgment for prison officials in an action alleging First and Eighth Amendment violations.   [3:20-cv-06924-RS] Pr Non-HC N. CA 10 min
24-5483Cabe 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.  [5:23-cv-00002-SLG] Social Security AK 10 min
24-7811USA v. Velez - Appeal from judgment revoking supervised release and the sentence imposed upon revocation. [3:21-cr-00079-WHA-1] Criminal N. CA 10 min
24-7691Yesue, et al. v. City of Sebastopol - An appeal from the district court's summary judgment for City defendants in an action challenging an ordinance that restricts parking “recreational vehicles" in the City. [4:22-cv-06474-KAW] Civil N. CA 15 min
25-234UNITE HERE v. Wilton Rancheria - Wilton Rancheria appeals the district court's order enforcing an arbitration award in favor of UNITE HERE. [2:23-cv-02767-KJM-SCR] Civil E. CA 15 min
25-251Resource Renewal Institute, et al. v. Agricultural Workers, et al. - Appeal of an order denying a motion to intervene in an action brought by Resource Renewal Institute and others against National Park Service, concerning the closing of ranches at Point Reyes National Seashore. [3:22-cv-00145-MMC] Civil N. CA 15 min


2025-12-05  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
22-1420Tzun Cotom v. Bondi - A citizen of Guatemala challenges an agency decision denying cancellation of removal, as well as asylum and related relief. [A205-467-369] Immigration N. CA 10 min
22-489Madera Araiza v. Bondi - A citizen of Mexico challenges an agency decision denying cancellation of removal. [A212-909-521] Immigration NV 10 min
23-548De Loera-Lopez v. Bondi - A citizen of Mexico challenges an agency decision denying cancellation of removal. [A216-143-130] Immigration NV 10 min
24-1673
24-1678		USA v. Lonich - Appeal from forfeiture order and supervised release term in a case in which the defendant, a lawyer, conspired with officers of Silicon Valley Bank to fraudulently obtain loans and gain control of a real estate development. [3:14-cr-00139-SI-2]
 		 Criminal N. CA 15 min
24-6095Young v. Renewal By Andersen, LLC, et al. - Appeal of an order granting Brenda Young’s motion to remand to Sacramento County Superior Court in Young’s diversity putative consumer class action, asserting claims for unfair competition and false advertising. [2:24-cv-01759-DJC-CKD] Civil E. CA 15 min
24-6600Rossi, et al. v. Becker, et al. - An appeal from the district court's order denying a motion for remand of actions to state court. [4:23-cv-02277-HSG] Civil N. CA 15 min


2025-12-05  9:00 am  Courtroom 3, 3rd Floor Rm 307, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
25-4172Meta Platforms, Inc. v. United States District Court for the Northern District of California, San Fr - A petition for a writ of mandamus regarding a deposition of Mark Zuckerberg. [3:22-cv-03580-WHO] OP N. CA 15 min
25-436Jeronimo De Ramos, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of Guatemala petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A245-031-058] Immigration N. CA 15 min
25-3312Associated Press, et al. v. Derrick - Appeal from the district court's preliminary injunction in favor of media groups seeking access to Idaho's lethal injection execution process.  [1:24-cv-00587-DKG] Civil ID 20 min
25-3889City and County of San Francisco, et al. v. Trump, et al. - Appeal of an order granting a preliminary injunction sought by the City and County of San Francisco and County of Santa Clara, challenging Executive Orders 14,159 (“Protecting the American People Against Invasion”) and 14,218 (“Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open Borders”). [3:25-cv-01350-WHO] Civil N. CA 20 min


2025-12-08  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
25-1786USA v. Ochoa - Appeal from judgment revoking supervised release. [1:08-cr-00262-JLT-1] Criminal E. CA 10 min
22-16739Aaron Chandra v. Stephen Smith - A California state prisoner appeals the denial of his habeas corpus petition challenging his conviction for second-degree murder and possession of marijuana for sale. [3:16-cv-06076-JD] Habeas N. CA 15 min
25-2800Gen Digital, Inc. v. North American Systems International, Inc., et al. - Appeal of a judgment in favor of North American Systems International, Inc. in a diversity action alleging breach of a written contract. [3:24-cv-04106-CRB] Civil N. CA 15 min
25-4548Patel v. United States District Court for the Northern District of California, San Jose - A petition for a writ of mandamus seeking to direct the district court to vacate its order transferring this diversity wage-and-hour case to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. [5:25-cv-00608-NW] OP N. CA 15 min
25-654Sanchez v. Bondi - A citizen of Mexico challenges a motion to reopen removal proceedings. Immigration BIA 15 min


2025-12-09  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
24-7719Carvalho Dos Reis, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of Brazil petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A220-894-906] Immigration N. CA 10 min
25-248Bagnall v. California State University Maritime Academy, et al. - An appeal from the district court's dismissal of a Title IX action. [2:23-cv-01606-KJM-CKD] Civil E. CA 10 min
25-636Castillo Tinoco, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of Honduras petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A213-153-816] Immigration C. CA 10 min
24-5456Tesler v. United Airlines, Inc. - Appeal of a summary judgment in favor of United Airlines, Inc. in a diversity action alleging employment-related claims. [4:23-cv-00192-KAW] Civil N. CA 15 min
24-6022Carlisle v. Amazon.com, Inc., et al. - Appeal of a judgment in favor of Amazon.com, Inc. in Carlisle’s diversity putative class action, alleging employment-related claims. [3:22-cv-06856-RFL] Civil N. CA 15 min
24-6529Ruiz v. Kelly Services Global, LLC - Appeal of an order granting in part, and denying in part, a motion to compel arbitration in a diversity wage-and-hour class action brought against Kelly Service Global LLC and E & J Gallo Winery. [2:23-cv-02682-DAD-JDP] Civil E. CA 15 min


2025-12-09  9:30 am  Courtroom 2, 3rd Floor Rm 330, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-16132
23-3227
23-3390
24-159		Wealthy, Inc. v. John Mulvehill - Appeals from the district court's judgment and orders in an action under the Lanham Act and Nevada state law. [2:21-cv-01173-JCM-EJY]


 Civil NV 15 min


2025-12-10  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
20-72012Urbin Anibar Fuentes Ramirez v. Pamela Bondi - A citizen of Guatemala petitions for review of a decision of the Board of Immigration Appeals affirming an immigration judge's denial of a motion for reconsideration of the denial of asylum and related relief. Immigration BIA 10 min
24-5151
24-5232		USA v. Ramirez - Appeal from sentence for failing to update sex offender registration and the revocation of supervised release in a separate case. [2:21-cr-00215-JAD-NJK-1]
 		 Criminal NV 10 min
24-3191
24-3458		USA v. Depape - Appeal from conviction and sentence for attempting to kidnap then-Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and assault on her husband Paul Pelosi. [3:22-cr-00426-JSC-1]
 		 Criminal N. CA 20 min
24-7233Langham v. Spencer, et al. - Appeal from the district court's denial of qualified immunity to Union City Police officers in an action alleging Fourth Amendment violations.  [4:22-cv-06078-YGR] Civil N. CA 10 min
24-7292Langham v. Noyd, et al. - Appeal from the denial of qualified immunity to a Union City Police officer in an action alleging Fourth Amendment violations.  [4:22-cv-06284-YGR] Civil N. CA 10 min
23-15653Denzel Martin v. Efrain Lona - Appeal from the denial of qualified immunity to a correctional officer in an action alleging Eighth Amendment violations. [2:18-cv-02426-RFB-VCF] Pr Non-HC NV 15 min


2025-12-11  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
25-120Banderas Duarte, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of Mexico petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A209-390-539] Immigration AZ 10 min
25-153Monges Lopez, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of Mexico petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A203-680-824] Immigration C. CA Subm.
25-993Bonilla-Gamez, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of Honduras petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A215-828-666] Immigration N. CA 10 min
24-5586Mazariegos Alvarado, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of Guatemala petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A220-988-943] Immigration N. CA Subm.
24-7205Sharma v. United States Department of Homeland Security - Appellant appeals the district court's grant of the Department of Homeland Security's motion to dismiss, for lack of jurisdiction, his action challenging the revocation of his H-1B "cap number." [5:24-cv-03402-NC] Civil N. CA 15 min
25-473Pappas, et al. v. AMN Healthcare Services, Inc., et al. - Appeal of a denial of a motion to compel arbitration in plaintiffs’ diversity putative class action, alleging that AMN engaged in fraud on travel nurses. [4:24-cv-01426-JST] Civil N. CA 15 min


2025-12-12  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
24-5864Fedorov, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of Russia petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A246-257-040] Immigration C. CA 10 min
24-6204Spelchuk, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of Russia petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A244-055-768] Immigration W. WA 10 min
24-219
24-5468		Fedorov, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of Russia petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A246-014-384]
 Immigration W. WA 15 min
22-16996Paul Klein v. Brian Williams - Appeal from the district court's summary judgment for prison officials in an action alleging deliberate indifference to medical needs and retaliation.  [3:19-cv-00300-MMD-CLB] Pr Non-HC NV 15 min
24-1940USA v. Villa - A former California correctional sergeant appeals from convictions for making a false declaration before a grand jury, conspiracy to commit falsification of records in a federal investigation of an inmate's death, and three counts of falsification of federal records in federal investigations. [2:22-cr-00245-WBS-1] Criminal E. CA 15 min
24-3288Gonzales v. Gittere, et al. - A Nevada state prisoner appeals the denial of his habeas corpus petition challenging his sentence for conspiracy and robbery. [2:21-cv-02055-GMN-DJA] Habeas NV 15 min


2025-12-18  10:00 am  Courtroom 2, 3rd Floor Rm 330, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
22-55685USA v. Younes Nasri - Appeal of an order granting the United States' motion to strike a claimant's Claim and Answer pursuant to the fugitive disentitlement statute, 28 U.S.C. § 2466. [3:21-cv-01134-WQH-BLM] Civil S. CA 15 min


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