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Batson challenge
Definition
A formal objection raised during jury selection to question whether an opposing party has used peremptory strikes to remove jurors based on race or other protected characteristics. The challenging party must show a pattern suggesting race-based motivation, and the striking party must provide race-neutral reasons.
Examples
- •Pitchford's counsel did not make a Batson challenge when the prosecutor struck the four Black jurors during jury selection.