Bill94th CongressFiled Oct 1, 1976Law
S. 3886
A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to make clear that State or Federal prisoners who are otherwise eligible for Federal habeas corpus relief may not be denied such relief on the ground that such State or Federal Government provided an opportunity for a full and fair litigation of a constitutional claim, and for other purposes.
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What it does
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What just happenedOct 1, 1976
Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Nelson, Gaylord [D-WI](D-WI)Sponsor