Gearing up for House v. Bell

As noted in this January preview, the Supreme Court this Wednesday will hear argument in House v. Bell, another capital case raising innocence-related issues.  A very knowledgeable colleague has called House "a hugely important case, the 'sleeper' of this Term perhaps. "

For background on the facts, the Washington Post today has this long article titled "High Court to Consider DNA Innocence Claim; Death Row Prisoner Wants New Trial."  For background on the law, you can access the parties' briefs here, and I have provided for downloading below a copy of the ABA's amicus brief in support of the defendant.  In addition, the Medill School of Journalism provides here the questions presented and a range of links.

Download aba_amicus_brief_in_house.pdf