Today in Supreme Court History: October 29

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Oct 29, 2023
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Shell v. Mississippi, 498 U.S. 1 (decided October 29, 1990): capital murder conviction reversed because definition of “especially heinous, atrocious or cruel” given to jury was too vague

Alexander v. Holmes County Board of Education, 396 U.S. 19 (decided October 29, 1969): Court attempts to end “all deliberate speed” stalling by declaring that as of now any segregated school system is per se illegal New York v. Eno, 155 U.S. 89 (decided October 29, 1894): federal courts can’t spring someone from state jail until state appeals process on federal question has run its course

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