Sepeda, Antonio’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. “[The] reasons for denying or approving parole are within the unfettered discretion of the Board, and [Sepeda] has not claimed otherwise. But [Sepeda] has a statutory right to be informed of the specific reasons that formed the basis for the denial of his parole.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Ex parte Johnson

2. “We hold that a writ of habeas corpus is the proper remedy by which to compel the Board ... to provide a parole-denial letter in compliance with Texas Government Code § 508.1411 and that § 508.1411 does not create a liberty interest protected by due process.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Ex parte Johnson

3. “Board ha[d] revised its denial letter to conform to the changes made to the statute by the legislature, which required the Board to state the reasons why the individual inmate was denied parole.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Ex parte Johnson