Pitchford v. Cain

Welcome to Supreme Court Opinions. In this episode, you’ll hear the Court’s opinion in Pitchford v Cain.In this case, the court considered this issue: Did the Mississippi Supreme Court unreasonably decide—under the standards set by federal habeas law—that Terry Pitchford gave up his right to argue that the prosecutor’s explanations for striking four Black jurors were false or racially biased?The case was decided on May 28, 2026.The opinion is presented here in its entirety, but with citations omitted. If you appreciate this episode, please subscribe. Thank you.