Daniels v. United States — Souter, J., dissenting

Summary

Justice Souter dissents, arguing that 28 U.S.C. § 2255 permits federal prisoners to challenge the constitutionality of prior state convictions used for ACCA sentence enhancements. He contends the statute's text is broad enough to cover such claims and that finality concerns do not justify barring relief when no other forum exists. Justice Breyer dissents separately, suggesting the Court reconsider Custis, while Justice Scalia concurred in part, agreeing with the result but disagreeing on the textual analysis.