J. Harvie Wilkinson III

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

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Office: Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Born: September 29, 1944, New York City

Party: Republican Party

Education: Yale College, University of Virginia School of Law, St. Christopher's School

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Roberts halts court order forcing FCC action on political ad rates

Rule Changes

Dissented from the mandamus order and stay denial

The Supreme Court let political parties and joint fundraising committees keep discounted TV and radio ad rates through the Nov. 3 midterms. A 7-2 unsigned ruling on Oct. 14 stayed a Fourth Circuit order that had given the Federal Communications Commission 48 hours to decide a Democratic challenge.

Updated Oct 23