Supreme Court Could Halt Leniency For Children Convicted Of Murder

Supreme Court Could Halt Leniency For Children Convicted Of Murder

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The video discusses the potential shift in juvenile life sentencing policies with the Jones vs. Mississippi case. It questions whether juveniles must be deemed irredeemable to receive life without parole. The 2016 decision limited such sentences to rare cases, influenced by justices Ginsburg and Kennedy. However, the current conservative Supreme Court may alter this stance.

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Who were the key votes in the 2016 decision regarding juvenile life sentences?

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What potential changes could occur in the ruling on juvenile life sentences with the current makeup of the court?

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