purposeful discrimination
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Definitions from Case Law
From 325 U.S. 398 - Akins v. Texas · 1945Most cited · 845 citing opinions
A purpose to discriminate must be present which may be proven by systematic exclusion of eligible jurymen of the proscribed race or by unequal application of the law to such an extent as to show intentional discrimination.