McQuiggin v. Perkins
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| Case Term | OT 2012 |
| Category | Criminal Law |
| Question Presented | Whether, under the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996, there is an actual-innocence exception to the requirement that a petitioner show an extraordinary circumstance that “prevented timely filing” of a habeas petition, and if so, whether there is an additional actual-innocence exception to the requirement that a petitioner demonstrate that “he has been pursuing his rights diligently.” |
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Outcome - Reverse
This case was decided on 28 May, 2013.
