United States v. Cortez Ortiz

Case: 25-20574 Document: 43-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 06/05/2026

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit

No. 25-20574 FILED June 5, 2026 Summary Calendar ____________ Lyle W. Cayce Clerk United States of America, Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Mauro Cortez Ortiz, Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. 4:25-CR-383-1 ______________________________ Before Jones, Duncan, and Douglas, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam: * The Federal Public Defender appointed to represent Mauro Cortez Ortiz 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). Cortez Ortiz has not filed a response. We have reviewed counsel’s brief and the relevant portions of the record reflected therein. We _____________________ * This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.

Case: 25-20574 Document: 43-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 06/05/2026

No. 25-20574 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.