J. Harvie Wilkinson
J. Harvie Wilkinson is a United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, known for his thoughtful judicial opinions and contributions to legal scholarship. Appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1984, Wilkinson has served on the bench for several decades and has earned a reputation for his moderate and pragmatic approach to legal issues, particularly in cases involving civil rights and immigration. His recent involvement in a case concerning the wrongful deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia highlighted his commitment to upholding the rule of law and judicial oversight of executive actions.
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J Harvie Wilkinson criticized the Trump administration's claims in Ábrego García’s case as shocking.
Kristi Noem says Kilmar Ábrego García would be deported immediately if sent back to US | Kilmar Ábrego García
United Kingdom· 2025-04-30
U.S. Circuit Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson wrote on behalf of a three-judge panel.
Judges warn Trump risks public perception of lawlessness in his fight with courts
Guyana· 2025-04-18
Circuit judge J Harvie Wilkinson wrote that the government is asserting a right to stash away residents of this country in foreign prisons.
Trump officials create uncertainty to evade court orders rather than comply | US immigrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-18
J. Harvie Wilkinson criticized the government's actions regarding the treatment of residents.
Harsche Kritik der US-Justiz lässt Trump-Regierung in Causa Ábrego García weiter kalt - USA
Austria· 2025-04-18
Wilkinson, an appointee of President Ronald Reagan, similarly said that the administration must facilitate Abrego Garcia’s return.
Analysis: Trump again makes John Roberts and the court look weak
United States· 2025-04-15
Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson wrote in a brief opinion accompanying the unanimous denial of the administration’s request for a stay.
Chief Justice Roberts pauses deadline for return of Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador
Canada· 2025-04-08
