D.C. Circuit· 5/6/2014

Keith Thomas v. Eric Holder, Jr.

Citations

409 U.S. App. D.C. 403
750 F.3d 899
2014 WL 1776000
2014 U.S. App. LEXIS 8453

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noting that in the context of a Rule 60(b) motion, “it is well-established that movants must show that their underlying claims have at least some merit”
denying motion for reconsideration because the plaintiff had failed to provide \even a 'hint of a suggestion' that he might succeed\
a party seeking relief under Rule 60(b) must offer “a hint of a suggestion” that he might prevail if the case is reopened
a party seeking relief under Rule 60(b) must offer “a hint of a suggestion” that she might prevail if the case is reopened
“What could be a more ‘futile gesture’ than reinstating an appeal only to then immediately dismiss it?”

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Judges: Tatel, Srinivasan, Wilkins

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