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Journal Link 14.1: Bowie J. B., Songer D. R. (2009). Assessing the applicability of strategic theory to explain decision making on the courts of appeals. Political Research Quarterly, 62, 393-407.

Questions that apply to this article:

1. Explain strategic behavior in reference to appellate judges.
2. What types of cases did Perry (1991) indicate as "frivolous" and why?
3. What are the limitations to Bowie and Songer's (2009) study? Do you think their findings are still relevant?

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Journal Link 14.2: Federman, C. (2004). Who has the body? The path to habeas corpus reform. The Prison Journal, 84(3), 317-339.

Questions that apply to this article:

1. When habeas corpus was written into the Constitution what was different considering incarceration and what was its intended use?
2. Discuss the effect of the AEDPA.
3. How do you feel about the current limits of habeas corpus? What could be some unintended consequences?

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Journal Link 14.3: Belbot, B. (2004). Report on the Prison Litigation Reform Act: What have the courts decided so far? The Prison Journal, 84(3), 290-316.

Questions that apply to this article:

1. What was the significance of Booth v. Churner?
2. Discuss PLRA's three strike rule and exception.
3. What separation-of-powers, as proscribed in the Constitution, issues does the PLRA face?