United States v. Melendez-Saldivar

Case: 25-40445 Document: 61-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 03/05/2026

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 25-40445 Summary Calendar FILED ____________ March 5, 2026 Lyle W. Cayce United States of America, Clerk Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Enrique Melendez-Saldivar, Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. 7:25-CR-56-1 ______________________________ Before Jones, Richman, and Southwick, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam: * The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Enrique Melendez-Saldivar has moved for leave to withdraw and has filed a brief in accordance with Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967), and United States v. Flores, 632 F.3d 229 (5th Cir. 2011). Melendez-Saldivar has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the _____________________ * This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.

Case: 25-40445 Document: 61-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 03/05/2026

No. 25-40445 record reflected therein. We concur with counsel’s assessment that the appeal presents no nonfrivolous issue for appellate review. Accordingly, counsel’s motion for leave to withdraw is GRANTED, counsel is excused from further responsibilities herein, and the appeal is DISMISSED. See 5th Cir. R. 42.2. Melendez-Saldivar’s motion for reappointment of previous counsel is DENIED.