There was ample evidence that her rights had been violated. They didn't consider that evidence, all they did was review the state courts findings, and determine that there was nothing to warrant overturning the decisions of the state courts. Much of the problem was the Schindler's incompetent lawyer's fault, but it does not absolve them of duty laid upon the judges by the Congress.
To echo Judge Wilson: I dissent.
From what I read in the decision, Whittemore carefully considered each argument of rights violations and easily shot them down according to law. Maybe the lawyers could have done a better job, but that's not Whittemore's responsibility.