What is the greatest restriction on appeals in the United States?

A. a federal law that bars a first federal appeal to persons convicted of homicide
B. the very low income of some convicted persons, which reduces their ability to appeal
C. the lack of any formal right of appeal in the federal process
D. the refusal by state appeals court judges to grant even a first appeal
E. a federal law that bars in most instances a second federal appeal by a prisoner


Answer: E

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