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A Fear of Too Much Justice

Strict Scrutiny

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The Court's Loss of Concern for Innocence

Sotomayor and Kagan wrote a joint opinion on the case. They were identified together as the author, which is pretty unusual. There was also a separate loan descent by Justice Jackson. The court's rulings reflect a general ethos that convicted prisoners should not be permitted to file 2255 motions or obtain post conviction relief at all," he says.

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