Klein v. Martin

Welcome to Supreme Court Opinions. In this episode, you’ll hear the Court’s opinion in Klein v Martin.

In this case, the court considered whether the Fourth Circuit violated the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act's (AEDPA) highly deferential standard of review by granting federal habeas relief and ordering a new trial for Charles Brandon Martin after a Maryland state court denied relief on his Brady claim regarding undisclosed forensic evidence.

The case was decided on January 26, 2026.

The opinion is presented here in its entirety, but with citations omitted. If you appreciate this episode, please subscribe. Thank you.