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U.S. v. Harris, No. 99-1994 (7th Cir.) (197 F.3d 870) (November 30, 1999) (Judge Joel L. Flaum)

Here the Court held that the use of peremptory challenges to strike a potential juror due to her disability did not violate the defendant's constitutional rights, although the juror cannot be removed based on an irrational fear of disabled people.

The defendant was convicted of bank robbery and, on appeal, ...

 

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