Supreme Court’s Latest Decision Devastating For Death Row Inmates, by Laura Finley

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by Laura Finley
Guest Writer, Dandelion Salad
PeaceVoice
May 31, 2022

On May 23, 2022, the Supreme Court issued yet another decision that does greater injustice to the US criminal (in)justice system. It ruled that state prisoners cannot submit claims of inadequate counsel to federal courts, thereby adding yet another barrier to those on death row who are seeking relief amidst serious concerns that justice was not served.

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