Scope: Federal
Branch: Judicial
Severity: Green
Date occurred: August 14, 2026
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued a decision in Dwight Smith, et al v. City of Johns Creek, GA, et al, docketed as a civil rights matter. The case was decided on August 14, 2026.
Constitutional basis: Federal appellate court exercising routine Article III jurisdiction to review civil rights claims against a municipality.