Queen v. United States

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

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 26-30085 Summary Calendar FILED ____________ August 6, 2026 Lyle W. Cayce Nicholas Queen, Clerk Plaintiff—Appellant, versus United States of America, Defendant—Appellee. ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana USDC No. 1:19-CV-1576 ______________________________ 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 Case: 26-30085 Document: 34-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 08/06/2026

No. 26-30085 not present a live controversy and is moot. See Rocky v. King, 900 F.2d 864, 867 (5th Cir. 1990).

DISMISSED AS MOOT.