No. 24-1174

Chelsea A. Hamilton v. David Steiner, Postmaster General

Lower Court: Fifth Circuit
Docketed: 2025-05-15
Status: Denied
Type: Paid
Response Waived
Tags: causation civil-rights employment-discrimination retaliation supreme-court-precedent title-vi
Key Terms:
DueProcess EmploymentDiscrimina LaborRelations
Latest Conference: 2025-09-29
Question Presented (AI Summary)

Did the Fifth Circuit err in affirming the dismissal of Hamilton's Title VI retaliation claim by improperly requiring proof of causation inconsistent with Supreme Court precedent?

Question Presented (OCR Extract)

STIONS PRESENTED I. Did the Fifth Circuit err in affirming the dismissal of Hamilton’s Title VI retaliation claim by improperly requiring proof of causation inconsistent with Supreme Court precedent? II. Did the lower courts misapply procedural standards by dismissing Hamilton’s wrongful termination claim without considering her allegations under Title VII? III. Did the district court’s rejection of the claim under Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents and the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) fail to account for due process violations? IV. Did the court improperly dismiss the duty of fair representation claim by applying an unduly restrictive interpretation of union responsibilities? V. Were Hamilton’s judicial bias allegations improperly disregarded, despite her assertions of misconduct and procedural irregularities? VI. Did the district court’s procedural delays and rulings prejudice Hamilton’s rights under federal law and due process principles?

Docket Entries

2025-10-06
Petition DENIED.
2025-06-17
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/29/2025.
2025-06-13
Waiver of Federal Party of right to respond submitted.
2025-06-13
Waiver of right of respondent Federal Party to respond filed.
2025-01-13

Attorneys

Chelsea A. Hamilton
Chelsea A. Hamilton — Petitioner
Federal Party
D. John SauerSolicitor General, Respondent
Moez Mansoor KabaHueston Hennigan LLP, Respondent