Purkett v. Elem, 514 U.S. 765, 14 (1995) (per curiam)

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PURKETT v. ELEM

Stevens, J., dissenting

a difference of constitutional magnitude between a statement that "I had a hunch about this juror based on his appearance," and "I challenged this juror because he had a mustache," demeans the importance of the values vindicated by our decision in Batson.

I respectfully dissent.

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