Draft:Wilkinson v. Garland

Wilkinson v. Garland, (Docket No. 22-666), is an immigration case with regards to lawful permanent resident status. Situ Kamu Wilkinson argued that his removal would present an "exceptional and extremely unusual" hardship standard warranting his cancellation of removal; in Wilkinson's case, his son relies on him for financial and emotional support. The Immigration Judge ruled against Wilkinson, and the 3rd circuit ruled that it did not have the power to review the Immigration Judge's decision. In a 6-3 decision by Sonia Sotomayor, the Supreme Court reversed, ruling that federal appeals courts can review denials of cancellation of removal.

After Wilkins v. United States (2023), this is the second time that Sonia Sotomayor was able to assign the majority opinion, as she was the most senior justice in the majority.