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Case: 26-30256 Document: 32-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 11/12/2026 United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit United States Court of Appeals ____________ Fifth Circuit FILED No. 26-30256 November 12, 2026 ____________ Thomas B. Plunkett, III Clerk Cedre Moore, Plaintiff—Appellant, versus Sam Dowies, individually and in his official capacity; Dusty Williams, individually and in her official capacity; Keith Dill, individually and in his official capacity, Defendants—Appellees. ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana USDC No. 5:23-CV-469 ______________________________ Before Jones, Ho, and Wilson, Circuit Judges. Per Curiam: * Cedre Moore was arrested on an outstanding warrant for aggravated battery. While being processed into jail, Moore repeatedly refused the wardens’ commands to get off his cell phone and change into a jumpsuit. He was not handcuffed or otherwise restrained. When Moore finally walked toward the changing area, he lifted his arms and jacket above his head. At _____________________ * This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5. Case: 26-30256 Document: 32-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 11/12/2026 No. 26-30256 this point Warden Dusty Williams attempted a brachial stun with her hand, but landed the blow on the hood of Moore’s jacket. A few moments later, when Moore reached the changing area, Lieutenant Keith Dill pepper- sprayed him. Shortly thereafter, Moore was given an opportunity to wash the spray off his face and consult with a nurse. Moore would eventually disclaim any injuries from this encounter. Still, he sued the two wardens and the sheriff overseeing their jail, all in their official and individual capacities. Moore alleged Fourth Amendment excessive force under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, unconstitutional policies per Monell v. Dep’t of Soc. Servs. of City of New York, 436 U.S. 658, 691, 98 S. Ct. 2018, 2036 (1978), state-law negligent hiring and supervision, and state-law battery. The defendants claimed qualified immunity. The district court dismissed the wardens’ official capacity claims under Rule 12(b), granted summary judgment for all defendants on the remaining federal claims, and declined to exercise jurisdiction over the remaining state-law claims. Moore timely appealed the summary judgment rulings on (1) the individual capacity claims against the wardens and (2) the Monell claim against the sheriff. We review these holdings de novo. Morrow v. Meachum, 917 F.3d 870, 874 (5th Cir. 2019). Having carefully considered the briefs, the caselaw, and pertinent portions of the record, we find no reversible error. We therefore AFFIRM the judgment of the district court essentially for the reasons stated in its thorough Memorandum Ruling and Order of March 31, 2026. 2