Rethinking Jury Diversity: A Response to Juan R. Sánchez’s A Plan of Our Own

7 Pages Posted: 19 Jun 2020

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Michael Conklin

Angelo State University - Business Law; Texas A&M University School of Law

Date Written: April 1, 2020

Abstract

This is a response to Judge Juan R. Sánchez’s article A Plan of Our Own: The Eastern District of Pennsylvania’s Initiative to Increase Jury Diversity. While some of the policy proposals promoted regarding jury selection are likely beneficial, the rationale Sánchez provides for their support is rooted in harmful racial stereotypes. Furthermore, the evidence presented is insufficient to support the claims of jury diversity benefits.

Keywords: Juan Sanchez, Jury diversity, racism, jury selection, Batson challenge, voir dire, jury bias, verdicts

Suggested Citation

Conklin, Michael, Rethinking Jury Diversity: A Response to Juan R. Sánchez’s A Plan of Our Own (April 1, 2020). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3625927 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3625927

Michael Conklin (Contact Author)

Angelo State University - Business Law ( email )

United States

Texas A&M University School of Law ( email )

Tarrant County
United States

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