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Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act
Definition
- The Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act (AEDPA) was enacted by Congress in 1996. Its stated goals are to “deter terrorism, provide justice for victims, provide for an effective death penalty, and other purposes.” The AEDPA attempts to accomplish these objectives by reforming habeas corpus relief; providing tough, new penalties for terrorist activities; and improving alien removal procedures. [Source: Encyclopedia of Law Enforcement; Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/Antiterrorism_and_Effective_Death_Penalty_Act
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