An attorney's use of peremptory challenges cannot be scrutinized by the courts.

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An attorney's use of peremptory challenges can be scrutinized by the courts, as they may be used to discriminate against potential jurors on the basis of factors such as race, gender, or religion. This was established in the landmark case Batson v. Kentucky (1986), where the Supreme Court ruled that the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment can be violated if peremptory challenges are used in a discriminatory manner.

An Attorney's Use of Peremptory Challenges Cannot Be Scrutinized by the Courts