The article discusses the structure of a federal habeas corpus system in California relative to its capacity to prevent more violations of human rights. It examines the appropriate function and purpose of federal review of state convictions and its effectiveness in several petitioners' cases. It also introduces a reformed model of a habeas corpus which is designed to address the prevalence of constitutional violation.
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