United States v. Taylor

Case: 26-30205 Document: 48-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 08/04/2026

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 26-30205 Summary Calendar FILED ____________ August 4, 2026 Lyle W. Cayce United States of America, Clerk Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Brandon J. Taylor, Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana USDC No. 3:24-CR-15-1 ______________________________ Before Clement, Haynes, and Ramirez, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam: * Brandon J. Taylor appeals his conviction for possession of a firearm after a felony conviction, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). On appeal, he contends that § 922(g)(1) violates the Second Amendment on its face and as applied to him. However, he concedes that these arguments are foreclosed.

Case: 26-30205 Document: 48-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 08/04/2026

No. 26-30205

The Government has moved without opposition for summary affirmance, or, alternatively, for an extension of time to file a brief.

The parties are correct that Taylor’s arguments are foreclosed. See United States v. Diaz, 116 F.4th 458, 471–72 (5th Cir. 2024), cert. denied, 145 S. Ct. 2822 (2025). Because summary disposition is appropriate, see Groendyke Transp., Inc. v. Davis, 406 F.2d 1158, 1162 (5th Cir. 1969), the Government’s motion for summary affirmance is GRANTED, the Government’s alternative motion for an extension of time to file a brief is DENIED as moot, and the district court’s judgment is AFFIRMED.