Asked by Angela Sasser on Jul 03, 2024
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What is the outcome of the US Supreme Court decision in Roper v.Simmons (2005)?
US Supreme Court
The highest court in the United States, consisting of nine justices and holding the ultimate judicial authority in interpreting and applying federal law and the US Constitution.
Roper V. Simmons
A landmark U.S. Supreme Court case ruling in 2005 that declared the execution of individuals who were under 18 years of age at the time of their crime unconstitutional.
- Analyze the impact of landmark U.S. Supreme Court decisions on correctional policies.
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Astrid MorganJul 03, 2024
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Juveniles under the age of 18 years at the time of the commission of their crimes cannot be sentenced to death.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the impact of landmark U.S. Supreme Court decisions on correctional policies.