While the recent restrictions on federal habeas corpus in capital cases may reduce costs at the federal level, they may not reduce costs overall because costs are likely to be shifted to the states and counties where post-conviction motions in state courts will be litigated more extensively.

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The statement correctly points out that restrictions on federal habeas corpus may lead to increased costs in state courts due to more extensive post-conviction motions. This means that while the federal government may save on costs, the burden of costs is likely to shift towards the state and county level.

While the Recent Restrictions on Federal Habeas Corpus in Capital