Jury Selection

Exclusion from Venire

The process of being removed from the jury pool.

Frustrate representatives of trial juries

To impede or obstruct the ability of trial jury representatives to perform their duties.

Jury Exclusion by Race

The practice of excluding individuals from jury service based on their race.

Strauder v. West Virginia (1880)

A landmark case ruling that whites-only juries violated the 14th Amendment.

14th Amendment Violation

A breach of the 14th Amendment that guarantees equal protection under the law.

Equal Protection Clause (EPC)

A provision in the 14th Amendment prohibiting states from denying any person equal protection of the laws.

Due Process Clause (DPC)

A clause in the 14th Amendment that guarantees individuals fair legal procedures.

Civic duty of Jury Service

The responsibility of citizens to participate in the legal process through jury service.

Hoyt v. Florida (1961)

A case where a female defendant appealed due to being tried by an all-male jury; her appeal was denied.

Taylor v. Louisiana (1975)

A ruling that overruled Hoyt v. Florida, stating that an all-male jury violated the 14th Amendment.

Peremptory Challenges

The right of attorneys to reject potential jurors without stating a reason.

Impact of Peremptory Challenges

Their potential to influence justice and equality in jury selection.

Central feature of jury selection

The aim to eliminate bias, partiality, and hostility in jury compositions.

Stereotypes and Discrimination

The perpetuation of biases and prejudices during the jury selection process.