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Navigating Judicial Trends and Capital Cases
This chapter examines the court's case selection process and its influence on understanding judicial trends, noting a rise in both unanimous decisions and dissenting opinions. It focuses on the complex case of Glossop v. Oklahoma, discussing procedural issues and the potential impact of the court's evolving composition on its rulings. Additionally, the chapter highlights significant Supreme Court decisions involving death penalty cases and the implications of the 'shadow docket' in addressing last-minute execution stays.
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