What is the scope of review under section 2254(a) of the AEDPA for a habeas corpus petition?
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The following excerpt is from James v. Lackner, Civil No. 13-3009-GPC(WVG) (S.D. Cal. 2014):
1996. Lindh v. Murphy, 521 U.S. 320, 336, 117 S. Ct. 2059, 2068 (1997). Because the Petition was filed on December 16, 2013, the AEDPA applies to this case. Section 2254(a) sets forth the following scope of review for federal habeas corpus claims:
As amended, 28 U.S.C. 2254(d) provides:
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