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In ''Snyder v. Louisiana'', 128 S. Ct. 1203 (2008), the [[U.S. Supreme Court]] overturned the [[death penalty]] based on the use of a peremptory challenge by the prosecutor to eliminate an African American juror, relying on ''Batson v. Kentucky'', 476 U.S. 79 (1986).  The defendant was also African American.

In '''''Snyder v. Louisiana''''', 128 S. Ct. 1203 (2008), the [[U.S. Supreme Court]] overturned the [[death penalty]] based on the use of a peremptory challenge by the prosecutor to eliminate an African American juror, relying on ''Batson v. Kentucky'', 476 U.S. 79 (1986).  The defendant was also African American.

Justice [[Sam Alito]] wrote the decision for the 7-2 Court.    He said:

Justice [[Sam Alito]] wrote the decision for the 7-2 Court.    He said:

== [[Petition for Certiorari]] ==

== [[Petition for Certiorari]] ==

This case presents a question to the [[U.S. Supreme Court]] about [[habeas corpus]]:<ref>''Snyder v. Louisiana'', No. 06-10119. Certiorari granted June 25, 2007. Ruling below: 942 So.2d 484 (La. 2006).</ref>

This case presents a question to the [[U.S. Supreme Court]] about [[habeas corpus]]:<ref>''Snyder v. Louisiana'', No. 06-10119. Certiorari granted June 25, 2007. Ruling below: 942 So.2d 484 (La. 2006).</ref>

== References ==

== References ==

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[[Category:United States Supreme Court Cases]]

[[Category:United States Supreme Court Cases]]