What was the most recent Supreme Court ruling regarding death penalty for minors?
Full Question:
What was the most recent Supreme Court ruling regarding death penalty for minors under 18 years of age?
07/13/2009 |
Category: Criminal ยป Sentences |
State: ALL |
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Answer:
The 2005 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Roper v. Simmons, 542 U.S. 551 (2005) held that it was unconstitutional to execute an individual for a crime committed under the age of 18.
