Hollins v. Oklahoma
295 U.S. 394 (1935)
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Hollins v. Oklahoma, 295 U.S. 394 (1935)
Hollins v. Oklahoma
No. 686
Argued April 29, 30, 1935
Decided May 13, 1935
295 U.S. 394
Syllabus
The evidence in this case shows that the petitioner, a negro, is entitled under the Fourteenth Amendment to a new trial because of the exclusion of negroes from jury service solely on account of their race or color.
56 Okla.Cr. 275, 284, 38 P.2d 36, reversed.
Certiorari, 294 U.S. 704, to review the affirmance of a conviction upon a charge of rape.
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