Supreme Court Preview: Foster v. Chatman
The Federalist Society A preview of a case in which the Supreme Court will consider the extent to which jurors may be removed on … More Supreme Court Preview: Foster v. Chatman »
Resource Type: Race and Juries
Impact of Jury Race and Selection on Verdicts in Criminal Trials
Journalist’s Resource A study by Duke University found that racial diversity had a large impact on the decisions reached by juries. Read More
Finding a Jury of Your Peers Is Pretty Complicated
NPR Selecting a jury that represents the population can be a difficult task, having to take into account how issues such as finances, travel, … More Finding a Jury of Your Peers Is Pretty Complicated »
Batson Challenges and the Jury Project: Is New York Ready to Eliminate Discrimination From Criminal Jury Selection?
St. John’s University School of Law Journal of Civil Rights and Economic Development New York has attempted to end racial discrimination on juries by … More Batson Challenges and the Jury Project: Is New York Ready to Eliminate Discrimination From Criminal Jury Selection? »
The Supreme Court’s Gap on Race and Juries
The New York Times The Supreme Court heard a case on the Batson Challenge in late 2015. Columnist Linda Greenhouse asks why this is … More The Supreme Court’s Gap on Race and Juries »