John Cornyn: “I do have a number of concerns about the Innocence Protection Act. Namely, I am concerned that under this bill, states…”

“I do have a number of concerns about the Innocence Protection Act. Namely, I am concerned that under this bill, states effectively are required to adhere to a Federal regulatory system, answering to the Department of Justice, for defense and prosecution representation in State capital cases. However, I have been encouraged by recent modifications to the bill that lead me to believe a greater balance has been struck between ensuring strong capital representation systems and supporting the prosecution and sentencing of violent criminals.”