2010 Supreme Court term

KELLY HARRINGTON, WARDEN v. JOSHUA RICHTER

Dockets 09-587Argued
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In brief

Overview

The case concerns the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act (AEDPA).

Background and question before the Court

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What each side argues

Petitioner Position

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Respondent Position

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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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