Robert E. Douglas v. Ronald H. Cathel, Administrator of New Jersey State Prison the Attorney General of the State of New Jersey, Zulima Farber.

ALARCÓN, Circuit Judge.

Robert E. Douglas appeals from the order denying his pro se petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. Mr. Douglas contends that the District Court failed to apply the correct standard of review pursuant to the terms of the Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act (“AEDPA”). He also argues that his Sixth Amendment rights were violated because (1) he was denied a speedy trial, (2) his counsel was ineffective for failing to pursue his right to a speedy trial, and (3) he was effectively denied his right to counsel because he was unrepresented…