Case Explained: Summary Calendar United States of America Plaintiff— v. Derek Lyn Minger Defendant—

Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Filed: 2026-07-28 The Fifth Circuit dismissed the appeal for lack of jurisdiction because Minger’s challenge to a supervised-release condition requiring sex-offender treatment, including plethysmograph testing, was not ripe for review. The court applied the standard that such challenges are unripe until the defendant is actually subjected to the disputed condition, citing *United States v. Ellis*, 720 F.3d 220, 227 (5th Cir. 2013). As a practical consequence, the appeal was dismissed and the government’s motions for summary affirmance and an extension of time were denied as moot. Do It For The Case Law is a news reporting service. Nothing in this episode constitutes legal advice.