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In brief
Overview
Petitioners argue that the Ninth Circuit applied the wrong standard of deference to state court fact‑finding in habeas review under 28 U.S.C. § 2254.
Background and question before the Court
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What each side argues
Petitioners (Rice)
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Respondent (Collins – Prosecutor)
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What happened at oral argument
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What the Court decided
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Why it matters
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Terms to know
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Primary sources
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Guide generated September 21, 2026. Automated validation accepted this version.