Supreme Court rules for Black death row prisoner from Mississippi over racial bias in makeup of jury - PBS
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of a Black death row inmate from Mississippi, citing concerns over racial bias in jury selection. The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of former prosecutor Doug Evans, who has a documented history of excluding Black jurors.
Why it matters
This decision reinforces the precedent set by Batson v. Kentucky and continues the legal battle against systemic racial discrimination in the American judicial system.
Supreme Court rules for Black death row prisoner from Mississippi over racial bias in makeup of jury | PBS News
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