Whether a party's challenge for cause to a minority juror is a relevant circumstance a trial court should consider when evaluating claims of discriminatory intent in using a peremptory strike under Batson v. Kentucky

QUESTION PRESENTED For claims that a party had a discriminatory intent in using a peremptory strike against a prospective juror under Batson v. Kentucky, 476 U.S. 79 (1986), is that party’s challenge for cause to a minority juror among the relevant circumstances a trial court should consider? prefix