Queen v. United States

Opinion

Case: 26-30085 Document: 34-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 08/06/2026

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

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United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit

No. 26-30085 Summary Calendar FILED ____________ August 6, 2026 Lyle W. Cayce

Nicholas Queen, Clerk

Plaintiff—Appellant,

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United States of America,

Defendant—Appellee.

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Appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana USDC No. 1:19-CV-1576

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Before Davis, Richman, and Oldham, Circuit Judges. Per Curiam: * Nicholas Queen, former federal prisoner # 29623-037, filed a pro se civil action, alleging that he was the victim of excessive force during his imprisonment and that he suffered resulting injuries. See Queen v. United States, 99 F.4th 750, 751 (5th Cir. 2024). In his instant appeal, Queen challenges an order that has been vacated. Because the district court explicitly vacated the order from which Queen has appealed, this appeal does

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This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.

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not present a live controversy and is moot. See Rocky v. King, 900 F.2d 864, 867 (5th Cir. 1990).

DISMISSED AS MOOT.