Landrigan v. Schriro’s Empirical Analysis

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7 federal appellate · 1 district ·

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1. ““[Respondent’s] actions did not constitute a lifestyle choice in the sense of an individual operating with a large degree of freedom, as we have come to define free will. The inherited, prenatal, and early developmental factors severely impaired Mr. Landrigan’s ability to function in a society that expects individuals to operate in an organized and adaptive manner, taking into ac count the actions and consequences of their behaviors and their impact on society and its individual members. Based on evaluation and investigation along with other relevant data, this type of responsible functioning is simply beyond Mr. Landrigan and, as far back as one can go, there is no indication that he ever had these capacities.” Id., at 160.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Schriro v. Landrigan

2. “resulted in a decision that was contrary to, or involved an unreasonable application of, clearly established Federal law, as determined by the Supreme Court of the United States,”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Anastacio Lara v. S. Ryan, Warden

3. “), 28 U.S.C. § 2254(d)(1). Under AEDPA, Lara is entitled to a writ if the state court's denial of his claim”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Anastacio Lara v. S. Ryan, Warden