Arguments on 2021-10-05

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October Term 2021 · Docket 20-637

Can a defendant forfeit Confrontation Clause rights by opening the door to evidence?

The dispute centers on whether a criminal defendant loses the right to exclude testimonial hearsay when they introduce evidence that contradicts it.

Case
Hemphill v. New York

Latest official Court activity
2021-10-05

Latest verified event
Decided

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October Term 2021 · Docket 20-826

Does the Brecht standard replace AEDPA deference in habeas cases?

The dispute centers on whether federal courts must apply both Brecht and AEDPA standards when reviewing state court decisions.

Case
Brown v. Davenport

Latest official Court activity
2021-10-05

Latest verified event
Decided

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