Batson v. Kentucky
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Minority Issues, Racism, State Judges
Black Judge Ordered To Pay Up For Having Opinions
While judges get away with bias and abuse all over the country, this guy's the one left paying the price. -
Crime, Jury Duty
Criminally Yours: Don't Strike That Juror!
We don't need fewer peremptories in jury selection. We need more judges who take Batson challenges seriously. - Sponsored
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Jury Duty, Supreme Court
Supreme Court Finally Thinks Something Is Racist In America... Except For Clarence Thomas
In Foster, the Court showed that Batson is still good law, and in so doing highlighted exactly why Batson is such a weak case.
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Crime, Jury Duty, Trials
Criminally Yours: Don't Eliminate Peremptory Challenges
When used properly, peremptories are one of the most important tools defendants have in getting a fair jury. -
In-House Counsel, Jury Duty, Litigators, State Judges
Inside Straight: Turning Lawyers Into Liars
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann asks: Why do we create rules that force otherwise honest people to lie?
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