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Fifth Circuit Clarifies AEDPA Time Limit Tolling for Louisiana Prisoners Filing Federal Habeas Corpus
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Leonard v. Deville
Year | 2020 |
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Cite | 960 F.3d 164 (5th Cir. 2020) |
Level | Court of Appeals |
Appeals Court Edition | F.3d |
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