No. 19-8017October Term 2019Decided May 4, 2020
Cancino v. Cameron Cnty.
This case involves a petition for a writ of certiorari filed by Cancino against Cameron County, originating from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Case status
- Current stage
- Decided
- Latest event
- Decision released May 4, 2020
- What it's about
This case involves a petition for a writ of certiorari filed by Cancino against Cameron County, originating from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. The Supreme Court was asked to review the lower court's decision.
Question presented
1. Whether the district court erred in dismissing Petitioner’s complaint for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. 2. Whether the court of appeals erred in affirming the district court’s dismissal of Petitioner’s complaint.
- Case path
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit / Decision released May 4, 2020
- Area
Decided Supreme Court case
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Grounding
- Grounding
- Primary-source trail available.
- Note
- Plain-English explainer. Official filings and opinions remain authoritative.
- Checked
- Apr 2, 2026
- Method
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