Sumner v. Mata
| Sumner v. Mata | |
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| Argued December 9, 1980 Decided January 21, 1981 | |
| Full case name | Sumner v. Mata |
| Citations | 449 U.S. 539 (more) |
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| Case opinions | |
| Majority | Rehnquist, joined by Burger, Stewart, White, Powell |
| Concurrence | Blackmun |
| Dissent | Brennan, joined by Marshall, Stevens |
Sumner v. Mata, 449 U.S. 539, was a United States Supreme Court case that limited the jurisdiction of federal courts to review state court factual determinations under 28 USC § 2254(e). Writing for the majority, Justice William Rehnquist asserted the "interest in federalism recognized by Congress" in the habeas statute. Rehnquist's decision in Mata marked a turning point for federal habeas review.