Annual edition
Pub. L. 100–352 struck out "appeal;" before "certiorari" in section catchline and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "Final judgments or decrees rendered by the highest court of a State in which a decision could be had, may be reviewed by the Supreme Court as follows:
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Pub. L. 100–352, §3, June 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 662.
Jul 29, 1970 – Jun 27, 1988
Amended · full text not held
Pub. L. 91–358 provided that for the purposes of this section, the term "highest court of a State" includes the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.
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Pub. L. 91–358, title I, §172(a)(1), July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 590
Jun 25, 1948 – Jul 29, 1970
Enacted · full text not held
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June 25, 1948, ch. 646, 62 Stat. 929
