On Appeal
Panel suggests Eleventh Circuit change habeas rules to align with other courts
When reviewing reports and recommendations of magistrate judges, district courts within the Eleventh Circuit must consider all constitutional claims raised in habeas petitions, even when a party fails to object. But the three-judge panel suggested changing the current rule.
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