William M. Smith & Associates, Inc. v. Frenzel Construction Co.

How courts have described this case

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• noting that Batson overruled Swain to the extent it required proof of systematic exclusion of African-American jurors in case after case in order to prove purposeful discrimination
• distinguishing which determinations under Supreme Court precedent are reviewed independently and which are treated deferentially
• applying section 2254(d)(1) to the state court’s determination regarding prima facie showing of racial discrimination and discriminatory intent pursuant to Batson
• calling issue of discrete race-gender groups “worthy of consideration” in light of J.E.B. v. Alabama ex rel. T.B., supra, but declining to reach issue on procedural grounds
• 56% challenge rate against African-Americans in district with 30% African-American population
• \Whether or not 'all the relevant circumstances' raise an inference' of discrimination will depend on factors such as the attitude and behavior of the challenging attorney and the prospective jurors manifested during voir dire.\

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