The Supreme Court looks at racial bias in the jury selection process

The case is Foster v. Chatman. It reminds us that the actions of state and local courts are subject to review by the national courts based on nationally defined objective ( that some states might resist). In this case - once again - it has to do with whether court procedures are in compliance with the requirement that states no deny persons the equal protection of the laws.

Here are links for official background on the case:

- Scotusblog: Foster v. Chatman.
- Oyez: Foster v. Chatman.

The issue as presented before the court:

Whether the Georgia courts erred in failing to recognize race discrimination under Batson v. Kentucky in the extraordinary circumstances of this death penalty case.

For more:

- Slate: Racism Highlighted in a Green Marker.
- Slate: Amicus: Strike Zone: When black jurors are removed from the pool, how do we know that it’s not because of their race?