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Case history

  • Nov. 21, 2025
    decided Decision issued in Porter Smith v. MDOC
  • Feb. 5, 2025
    argued Oral argument in Porter Smith v. MDOC

Opinions and writings

Opinion By John Kenneth Bush Nov. 21, 2025

RECOMMENDED FOR PUBLICATION Pursuant to Sixth Circuit I.O.P. 32.1(b) File Name: 25a0317p.06 UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SIXTH CIRCUIT ┐ PORTER SMITH, │ Plaintiff-Appellant…

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