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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 7 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Mario MacHin v. Louie L. Wainwright, Secretary, Department of Corrections, State of Florida.

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1 Mario MacHin v. Louie L. Wainwright, Secretary, Department of Corrections, State of Florida Anchor
ca11 · 1985
green “it is established that state's interpretation of its own laws or rules provides no basis for federal habeas corpus relief, since no question of a constitutional nature is involved.” 4
2 Michael R. Branan v. William E. Booth, and Robert A. Butterworth, Attorney General of the State of Florida
ca11 · 1988
green “although petitioner alleges violations of federal law, it is clear that this petition is based exclusively on state law issues which are merely couched in terms of equal protection and due process.” 3

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