25-1121·CIVIL

Garnell Walls v. Prince George's County

Affirmed

Status

Scheduled
Argued
Opinion Issued (current)

Question Presented

Whether district court erred in dismissing Fifth Amendment takings claim on ripeness grounds, concluding Burford abstention would apply if claim was ripe.

Argument Date

December 10, 2025

Argument Time

9:30 a.m.

Panel

Courtroom

Tweed Courtroom (Room 414-D)

Lower Court Judge

Boardman

Panel

Judge Wilkinson

Judge Wynn

Senior Judge Keenan

Citation

CaseGarnell Walls v. Prince George's County, No. 25-1121 (4th Cir. Feb. 23, 2026)

PanelKeenan, S.J., Wilkinson & Wynn, JJ.

Arguing Counsel

Jordan Howlette

per CA4 audio archive

Andrew Murray

per CA4 audio archive

Panel That Day

4 of 4 cases argued December 10, 2025 before this panel have been decided.

Decided

23-1235

Randy Richardson v. Prince George's County

Opinion Issued

Authored by Senior Judge Keenan

24-2088

Benny Fitzwater v. CONSOL Energy, Incorporated

Opinion Issued

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Opinion Issued

Authored by Per Curiam

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Opinion Issued

Authored by Judge Wilkinson

Opinions

Per Curiam
February 23, 2026
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Disposition

Affirmed

February 23, 2026