Supreme Court:Death Penalty

Supreme Court:Death Penalty

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Social Studies, Moral Science, Philosophy

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses a Supreme Court decision to outlaw the death penalty for 16 and 17-year-olds. Justice Kennedy's opinion, which aligns with international views, argues against juvenile execution due to their lesser culpability. Dissenting justices, including Scalia and O'Connor, argue for state discretion. The ruling affects 73 individuals on death row and alters future juvenile sentencing.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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