Ahenakew v. State of Montana, et al.
Plaintiff: JORDAN AHENAKEW
Defendant: STATE OF MONTANA, COUNTY OF CASCADE, GREAT FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT, High Risk Department, GREAT FALLS NEWS, BENEFIS WEST CAMPUS, AARON MCADAMS, AMANDA LAFINK, JOSHUA RACKI and CHANTEL WILSON
Case Number: 25-8097
Filed: December 29, 2025
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Prison Condition
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
February 18, 2026 Filing 11 MANDATE ISSUED Barry G. SILVERMAN, Richard A. PAEZ, Holly A. THOMAS. The judgment of this Court, entered 1/27/2026, takes effect this date. [Entered: 02/18/2026 10:49 AM]
February 10, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER FILED. Paper Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief (DE 9) denied. The case has been dismissed see court order dated 1/27/2026. [Entered: 02/10/2026 02:25 PM]
February 10, 2026 Filing 8 DOCUMENT SENT. Sent Appellant a copy of the docket sheet and the 01/27/2026 order of the court in response to the request filed on 02/09/2026. [Entered: 02/10/2026 02:03 PM]
February 9, 2026 Filing 9 STREAMLINED request for extension of time to file brief for 30 days filed by Appellant Jordan Ahenakew. [Entered: 02/10/2026 02:15 PM]
February 9, 2026 Filing 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellant Jordan Ahenakew. [Entered: 02/10/2026 12:43 PM]
February 9, 2026 Filing 6 REQUEST for Public Information filed by Appellant Jordan Ahenakew. [Entered: 02/10/2026 12:42 PM]
January 27, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER FILED. (Barry G. SILVERMAN, Richard A. PAEZ, Holly A. THOMAS) [A] plaintiff, who has been given leave to amend, may not file a notice of appeal simply because he does not choose to file an amended complaint. A further district court determination must be obtained. WMX Techs., Inc. v. Miller, 104 F.3d 1133, 1136 (9th Cir. 1997); see also 28 U.S.C. 1291. This court lacks jurisdiction over this appeal because the November 24, 2025 order granted leave to amend. This appeal is therefore dismissed. See 9th Cir. R. 3-6(b) (if court determines it lacks jurisdiction, court may dismiss appeal without notice or further proceedings). All pending motions are denied as moot. DISMISSED. [Entered: 01/27/2026 02:27 PM]
January 16, 2026 Filing 4 MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis filed by Appellant Jordan Ahenakew. [Entered: 01/21/2026 09:47 AM]
January 16, 2026 Filing 3 MOTION for Appointment of Counsel filed by Appellant Jordan Ahenakew. [Entered: 01/21/2026 09:43 AM]
December 29, 2025 Filing 2 SCHEDULE NOTICE. Appeal Opening Brief (No Transcript Due) (Appellant) 2/9/2026. For appeal no. 25-8097, 4:25-cv-00098-DWM. All briefs shall be served and filed pursuant to FRAP 31 and 9th Cir. R. 31-2.1. Failure of the petitioner(s)/appellant(s) to comply with this briefing schedule will result in automatic dismissal of the appeal. See 9th Cir. R. 42-1. [Entered: 12/29/2025 04:49 PM]
December 29, 2025 Filing 1 CASE OPENED. A copy of your notice of appeal / petition filed in 4:25-cv-00098-DWM has been received in the Clerk's office of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The U.S. Court of Appeals docket number 25-8097 has been assigned to this case. All communications with the court must indicate this Court of Appeals docket number. Please carefully review the docket to ensure the name(s) and contact information are correct. It is your responsibility to alert the court if your contact information changes. Resources Available For more information about case processing and to assist you in preparing your brief, please review the Case Opening Information (for #attorneys and #pro se litigants) and review the #Appellate Practice Guide. Attorneys should consider contacting the court's #Appellate Mentoring Program for help with the brief and argument. [Entered: 12/29/2025 04:47 PM]

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Plaintiff: JORDAN AHENAKEW
Represented By: Jordan Ahenakew
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Defendant: STATE OF MONTANA
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Defendant: COUNTY OF CASCADE
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Defendant: GREAT FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT, High Risk Department
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Defendant: AMANDA LAFINK
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Defendant: JOSHUA RACKI
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