An important point from Andrew Weissmann (weissmann11 on Threads)๐ป that I've previously raised in a #KatiesSidebar :
Peremptory strikes CAN be challenged if there is a concern or a suspicion that the real reason a party wants to strike the juror is on the basis of their race, national origin, ethnicity, orโฆ
Katie Phang Thanks Katie!
Just great reporting.
With no cameras allowed, you have done an excellent job at putting us all in the gallery.
Andโฆ..
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#KatiesSidebar : This is when a prospective juror's public-facing life comes under scrutiny. You can bet your bottom dollar all of these jurors will have their social media presences scoured for signs of bias one way or another and to see if they're answering consistently andโฆ
