During the Jury Selection Process Which Challenge Is Unconstitutional?

Racial discrimination in the selection of trial jurors has long been recognized as unconstitutional. See Strauder v.

What is a challenge for cause during jury selection?

A challenge that aims to disqualify a potential juror for some stated reason. Typical reasons include bias, prejudice, or prior knowledge that would prevent impartial evaluation of the evidence presented in court.

Are peremptory challenges constitutional?

Parties do not have a federal constitutional right to exercise peremptory challenges. Peremptory challenges are granted by statute or by case law. The number of challenges is usually determined by statute, but some jurisdictions allow the trial court to grant additional peremptory challenges.