Brad Garcia

Brad Garcia

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Brad Garcia is a U.S. Circuit Judge for the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, appointed by President Joe Biden. Known for his judicial philosophy that emphasizes the protection of civil rights and the rule of law, Garcia played a key role in a recent ruling that upheld protections for more than 350,000 Haitians living in the U.S. by rejecting the Trump administration's attempt to end Haiti's Temporary Protected Status. His decision, alongside that of Judge Florence Pan, highlighted the dangers faced by Haitians if deported, citing the ongoing violence and instability in their home country.

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Judge Brad Garcia, an appointee of former President Joe Biden, also placed the blame on Trump in the court ruling.

Trump’s unfinished ballroom faces uncertain path after latest legal blow
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-08-08
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Brad Garcia is a judge who was part of the majority opinion stating that the construction decision does not permanently prohibit building.

Vsak predsednik je le začasni stanovalec Bele hiše
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2026-08-08
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Judge Brad Garcia was part of the majority ruling that ordered Trump to cease construction of the ballroom.

President Donald Trump to appeal decision in Supreme Court after judges order him to stop construction
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-08-08
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Judge Brad Garcia, also appointed by President Joe Biden, expressed concerns about the vulnerability of Haitians if deported.

Trump cannot end protections for 350,000 Haitians, US appeals court rules
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2026-03-08
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U.S. Circuit Judges Florence Pan and Brad Garcia distinguished the cases.

Trump cannot end protections for more than 350,000 Haitians, U.S. appeals court rules
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-03-07
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