How have federal courts considered federal law in a habeas case?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from Heller v. Powers-Mendoza, No. 2:05-cv-02518-JKS (E.D. Cal. 2011):

16. Robinson v. Ignacio, 360 F.3d 1044, 1055 (9th Cir. 2004); cf. Ylst v. Nunnemaker, 501 U.S. 797, 804 (1991) (explaining "how federal courts in habeas proceedings are to determine whether an unexplained order . . . rests primarily on federal law," and noting that federal courts must start by examining "the last reasoned opinion on the claim . . . ").

Other Questions


What is the test for a federal district court to determine whether a state court or federal court has jurisdiction to rule on a federal Railroad Commission case? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
In a federal habeas review of a claim of insufficiency of evidence in a criminal case, what are the requirements for the federal court to consider all evidence? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a federal habeas court review an evidentiary ruling by a state court that invalidates the evidence of a criminal case? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
In a federal habeas proceeding concerning a state prisoner, is a federal court required to presume that a state court's factual findings are correct? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does a federal habeas court have to defer to a state court's construction of state law rather than federal law? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
If a federal habeas corpus judge finds that a state criminal court violated the Fourth Amendment, what are the implications for the federal court? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does a habeas petitioner who has defaulted on his federal claims in a state court have to continue to seek relief in a federal court? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
How have the courts interpreted the findings of a federal court in a case brought by a plaintiff in a medical malpractice case? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Is there any case law in which the federal courts have been ordered to consider the competence of the state courts? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does a state court have the authority to interpret the findings of a federal court when determining whether a federal judge has found that a state judge has jurisdiction to interpret a federal finding? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
X



Alexi white


"The most advanced legal research software ever built."

Trusted by top litigators from across North America.