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Court Opinion: 10th Circuit Partially Revives Transgender Detainee’s Civil Rights Claims, Denies En Banc Rehearing

The 10th Circuit partially revived a civil rights lawsuit by a transgender pretrial detainee, with debate among several judges over whether heightened scrutiny or rational basis review applies to sex-based classifications in prison policies.

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Affirms Qualified Immunity for Officer Involved in Lakewood Shooting

The 10th Circuit concluded that under the circumstances in the case, which involved smoke and a fire, the officer’s lethal force was justified.

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinions for Sept. 5

The 10th Circuit affirmed multiple rulings including in a case involving COVID-19.