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Bill96th CongressFiled Sep 25, 1979Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 1817

A bill to amend Title 28, United States Code, to provide that State prisoners and Federal prisoners shall not be denied Federal habeas corpus relief on the ground that such prisoners were previously afforded a full and fair opportunity to litigate their claims, and for other purposes.

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What it does

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What just happenedSep 25, 1979

Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Nelson, Gaylord [D-WI](D-WI)Sponsor
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  1. Sep 25, 1979IntroReferral

    Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Sep 25, 1979IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

A bill to amend Title 28, United States Code, to provide that State prisoners and Federal … — Informed