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In brief
Overview
The case concerns the interpretation of Texas statute section 2244(d)(1)(A) in the context of the statute of limitations.
Background and question before the Court
On the statute of limitations question, this case turns on the meaning of section 2244(d)(1)(A).
What each side argues
What happened at oral argument
According to Justice Sotomayor, justice Sotomayor said: "I know, but you're not".
According to Justice Sotomayor, justice Sotomayor said: "You -- you take language".
What the Court decided
Why it matters
Terms to know
No glossary terms are available for this guide.
Primary sources
Read the source materials on the official site or open the immutable repository copy used for this guide.
- 041702e11d7b9bb50e93-r1-83617497ef8c5ce8.pdforal argument transcript
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