Shawn States v. Pelicia Hall, Commissioner

PER CURIAM: *

Shawn M. States, who was convicted on two counts of capital murder and received life sentences, proceeds pro se and contests the denial of habeas relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2254. When considering the denial of such relief, we review the issues of law de novo and findings of fact for clear error, applying the same deference to the state-court’s decision as the district court under the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act (“AEDPA”). Ortiz v. Quarterman, 504 F.3d 492, 496 (5th Cir. 2007).

Pursuant to AEDPA, habeas relief may not be granted with respect to a claim that was…