Jury Discrimination
/ˈdʒʊəri dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The unlawful exclusion of potential jurors based on race, gender, ethnicity, or other protected characteristics, violating equal protection principles.
The defendant challenged the conviction on grounds of jury discrimination during jury selection.
Forms
- jury discrimination
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Commentary
Jury discrimination commonly arises in litigation involving Batson challenges where exclusion of jurors is suspected to be discriminatory.
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