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What Is Federal Habeas Worth?, Samuel R. Wiseman
What Is Federal Habeas Worth?, Samuel R. Wiseman
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Federal habeas review of state non-capital cases under the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (AEDPA) is widely regarded as deeply flawed for producing a huge volume of costly litigation and very little relief. Many scholars have called for AEDPA’s repeal and a return to more robust federal review, but recently, several prominent commentators have suggested more dramatic change— radically limiting federal habeas in exchange for more fruitful reform efforts. In an era of limited criminal justice budgets and an increasing focus on efficiency, these proposals are likely to proliferate. This Article lays out a needed empirical and …
Government Retention And Use Of Unlawfully Secured Dna Evidence, Wayne A. Logan
Government Retention And Use Of Unlawfully Secured Dna Evidence, Wayne A. Logan
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