The Judiciary Act permitted federal courts to "deny an unsuccessful federal habeas corpus petition if its claims had been previously presented and rejected and if the new petition presents."

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The statement inaccurately describes the provisions of the Judiciary Act. The Act, in its various forms over the years, primarily established the federal judiciary system but did not specifically address the conditions under which federal courts could deny habeas corpus petitions based on previous presentation and rejection. Habeas corpus rights and their limitations have evolved through case law and other legislation, not directly through the Judiciary Act.

The Judiciary Act Permitted Federal Courts to "Deny an Unsuccessful