Making a Murderer: The 1996 Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act Explained

The video explores the Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act (AEDPA) of 1996 and its impact on habeas corpus rights in the United States. It discusses the historical context of habeas corpus, its evolution through the Judiciary Act of 1789, and the influence of the 14th Amendment. The video examines the role of federalism and the Supreme Court in shaping habeas corpus rights, highlighting key court cases and shifts in judicial perspective. The AEDPA's restrictions on federal appeals and its implications for civil liberties are analyzed, with a focus on significant Supreme Court cases that illustrate these changes.

How does the concept of federalism relate to the habeas corpus protections discussed?

What role did political context play in the passage of the AEDPA?

In what ways did the Supreme Court interpret the AEDPA in subsequent cases?

What challenges do defendants face in appealing their convictions under the current legal framework?