SCOTUS makes it harder for prisoners to argue they had ineffective counsel
The case was closely watched by those seeking death row exonerations.
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The case was closely watched by those seeking death row exonerations.
Writing for the 6-3 conservative majority, Justice Clarence Thomas said federal courts may not hear post-conviction evidence to show how deficient the trial or appellate lawyer in state court was.
The case was closely watched by those seeking death row exonerations.
By Ariane de Vogue and Devan Cole, CNN The Supreme Court said Monday that state prisoners may not present new evidence in federal court in support of a
The case was closely watched by those seeking death row exonerations.