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State v. Purcell

Citations

  • 18 P.3d 113
  • 199 Ariz. 319
  • 338 Ariz. Adv. Rep. 3
  • 2001 Ariz. App. LEXIS 3

How courts have described this case

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  • holding that Batson encompasses peremptory strikes grounded upon religious affiliation or membership
  • holding that Batson encompasses peremptory strikes based upon religious affiliation or membership
  • holding that Batson encompasses peremptory challenges based on religious affiliation
  • holding strike constitutional because it was based on juror’s personal beliefs rather than religious affiliation
  • “In addition to being a fundamental right, religious affiliation also may be a suspect classification under the Equal Protection Clause.” (emphasis added)

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Judges: Ehrlich, Lankford, Timmer

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