law-criminal
Week 2 discussion: life sentences for juveniles
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In 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on the constitutionality of life in prison for juveniles. After reviewing several related cases, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that life imprisonment for a juvenile offender is unconstitutional.
To Prepare
Read the Montgomery v. Louisiana (2016) decision.
By Day 4 of Week 2
Do you agree or disagree with the majority decision in Montgomery v. Louisiana (2016)?
Explain why you agree or disagree.