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News in English (USA) / 28.05.2026 / 21:00

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Mississippi Death Row Inmate in Racial Bias Case

The Supreme Court has sided with a Black death row inmate from Mississippi, who claimed that racial discrimination tainted his jury selection process. In a significant ruling, the court found that the inmate faced racial bias at trial, reviving his appeal and sending it back to the Fifth Circuit for further consideration. Notably, Justices Roberts and Kavanaugh broke ranks with some of their colleagues, contributing to a 5-4 decision underscoring the importance of addressing racial discrimination in the judicial system. This ruling is seen as a small victory against racial bias in jury selection practices.
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