Maryland man argues arrest using cellphone tracking device violates the Fourth Amendment His attorney argued the police “basically seized” his phone with the equipment police used to locate him.

A Maryland man arrested after police used a device mimicking a cellphone tower to find his phone — and him — argued before a Fourth Circuit panel Tuesday that police needed a warrant. #FourthCircuit

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North Carolina man challenges terrorism charge at Fourth Circuit Christopher Arthur argued that an obscure statute making it a criminal offense to teach someone about explosives while knowing they plan to use the information to do harm violates the First Amendment.

A North Carolina man who taught explosive training argued before the Fourth Circuit Wednesday that a federal statute he was prosecuted under — a terrorism charge —  is unconstitutional under the First Amendment. #FourthCircuit

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Lawrence Florentine had requested an en banc rehearing before the Fourth Circuit. It denied that request today. #FourthCircuit

Seeking an injunction in federal court? The rules just shifted. See how the Fourth Circuit’s new approach could impact your case—and why every independent issue now counts more than ever. Full analysis from Chris Edwards: buff.ly/imm4uSz.
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Fourth Circuit dodges horse owner’s challenge to USDA adjudication process Joe Manis challenged the U.S. Department of Agriculture process by which he was disciplined over entering a

A horse owner investigated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for bringing a sored horse to a show failed to secure success before the Fourth Circuit on Monday. #nccourts #FourthCircuit

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Big changes in federal court! The Fourth Circuit just made it more challenging to win preliminary injunctions in cases with multiple issues. Want to know what that means for you? Check out attorney Chris Edwards’ breakdown: buff.ly/imm4uSz.

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No redress, no suit: Fourth Circuit sends BLM protester packing A North Carolina man sought a declaration that a sheriff who arrested him violated his First Amendment rights, but a Fourth Circuit panel decided a declaration doesn’t offer constitutionally adequate ...

A North Carolina man sought a declaration that a sheriff who arrested him violated his First Amendment rights, but a Fourth Circuit panel decided a declaration doesn’t offer constitutionally adequate redress. #nccourts #FourthCircuit

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A federal appeals court on Tuesday allowed teams affiliated with #DOGE to gain #access to potentially sensitive #data on millions of Americans, overruling a lower court that had blocked that access in Feb.

By a 2-1 vote, a 3-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals for the #FourthCircuit granted […]

Fourth Circuit finds railroad isn’t liable for North Carolina flooding Despite CSX participating in anti-flooding efforts for decades, the railroad company is not required to allow the city to place anything other than an earthen dike on its tracks to combat flooding.

CSX Transportation did not breach a contract in refusing to allow its tracks to be covered to prevent a city from flooding, a Fourth Circuit panel found Tuesday. #nccourts #FourthCircuit

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NCBRC and NACBA File Amicus Brief in the Fourth Circuit to Preserve Enforcement of the Automatic Stay in Brown v. Goldman Sachs - National Consumer Bankruptcy Rights Center On July 24, 2025, the National Consumer Bankruptcy Rights Center (NCBRC) and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA) filed an amicus curiae brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals...

🚨 Big news from #bankruptcy advocates!

NACBA & NCBRC have filed an amicus brief in the 4th Cir. to defend the automatic stay in Brown v Goldman Sachs — protecting debtors from unlawful collection actions.
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Spot the issue. Save the argument. Win the appeal.
Attorneys Chris Edwards and Mark Wigley share practical advice and real case examples from the Fourth Circuit that every litigator should keep in their back pocket!
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What do footnotes, losing arguments, and motions in limine have in common?
They could make or break your appeal. Attorneys Chris Edwards and Mark Wigley explain what every litigator needs to know before heading into court. buff.ly/1nXTuQA #FourthCircuit #AppellateLaw #appellate

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On Tues, a panel of the US Court of Appeals for the #FourthCircuit temporarily blocked the ballot verification process that had been ordered by the #NorthCarolina State #SupremeCourt. Many of the ballots in
question come from #Democratic-leaning counties, so their removal could lead to the […]

The Trump White House led by Trump’s chief immigration henchman, #StephenMiller has taunted the #SupremeCourt, the #FourthCircuit, and all #Americans with a sophomoric yet chilling new social media post from the official #WhiteHouse account @mspopok.bsky.social reacts.
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A Reagan-appointed judge just issued a scathing rebuke of the government’s actions in the Abrego Garcia case, warning of a constitutional crisis and executive overreach. This ruling is stunning—because it had to be.

#WilkinsonDecision #RuleOfLaw #AbregoGarcia #FourthCircuit #LegalNews

The #FourthCircuit writes a *judicious* and unanimous opinion in #AbregoGarcia v. #Noem. It's admirably clear, forthright, and short.

Plus, #FederalistPapers for the #politicalscience geeks out there.
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Medical tech companies take their bot battle to Fourth Circuit A company that analyses medical data and one that hosts it are in a dispute over bots and whether they allow for better health care or open up patient data to security risks.

A company that analyses medical data and one that hosts it are in a dispute over bots and whether they allow for better health care or open up patient data to security risks. #fourthcircuit

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Holding Fourth Episode 6 Featuring Judge Andre M. Davis Holding Fourth - Insights from the Bench: A Conversation with Retired Fourth Circuit Judge Andre M. Davis

This was a real treat to record—I hope you’ll listen! #AppellateSky

Holding Fourth Episode 6, Insights from the Bench: A Conversation with Retired Fourth Circuit Judge Andre M. Davis, is now available. Listen to the full podcast: ow.ly/4RAb50UCu8r #legalpodcast #FourthCircuit #HoldingFourth