A state prisoner who seeks review of his or her case under a writ of habeas corpus in federal court can obtain review only if the claim:

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The correct answer is B because a writ of habeas corpus in federal court requires that the claim be based on an alleged violation of a federal constitutional or statutory right. This is the fundamental basis for seeking habeas corpus relief in federal court, as it challenges the legality of the prisoner's detention on such grounds.

A State Prisoner Who Seeks Review of His or Her