Beard v. Banks
What's at Stake
Reviewing proper scope of federal habeas review in a death penalty case. DECIDED
Summary
The issue before the Court in this death penalty case has to do with the proper scope of federal habeas review. The ACLU brief attempts to reconcile the Supreme Court’s past cases in this area while preserving the federal courts as a meaningful forum for the redress of constitutional violations.
Legal Documents
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01/06/2004
ACLU Amicus Brief in Beard v. Banks
Beard v. BanksLegal Documents
ACLU Amicus Brief in Beard v. Banks
Date Filed: 01/06/2004
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