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Today in Supreme Court History: October 31, 1963

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Blackman, J. (2026, October 31). Today in Supreme Court History: October 31, 1963. Reason. https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/31/today-in-supreme-court-history-october-31-1963-8/

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On October 31, 1963, the Supreme Court heard arguments in *Douglas v. California*, a case that addressed whether indigent defendants have a constitutional right to state-provided counsel during their initial appeal after conviction. This decision was significant as it established a legal precedent for ensuring fair treatment of poorer defendants by requiring states to provide free appellate review when an individual cannot afford one.

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