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Bill95th CongressFiled Apr 20, 1977Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 1314

A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide that State prisoners and Federal prisoners shall not be denied Federal habeas corpus relief on the ground that such prisoners were previously afforded a full and fair opportunity to litigate their claims.

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What it does

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What just happenedApr 20, 1977

Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Nelson, Gaylord [D-WI](D-WI)Sponsor
1 cosponsor
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  1. Apr 20, 1977IntroReferral

    Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Apr 20, 1977IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide that State prisoners and Federal … — Informed