Woodford v. Garceau — O'Connor, J., concurring

Summary

Justice O’Connor concurred in the judgment, agreeing that the post-AEDPA version of 28 U.S.C. § 2254 applies because Garceau filed his habeas application after AEDPA’s effective date. She argued the Court’s reasoning was broader than necessary and that § 2254 is triggered only when a prisoner files an application. Justice Souter dissented, joined by Justices Ginsburg and Breyer.