Lloyd Rapelje v. Tyrik McClellan.

Summary

A dissenting justice argues the Sixth Circuit erred in holding that the Michigan Court of Appeals order denying ineffective assistance claims 'for lack of merit' was not an adjudication on the merits. The dissent would grant certiorari and vacate the judgment, directing that federal habeas proceedings are limited to the state court record when the state court order was on the merits.