What did the US Supreme Court decide in the Roper v. Simmons case in 2005 about juveniles and the death penalty? Fully explain
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Roper v. Simmons was a landmark decision by the United States Supreme Court that took place in 2005. The case revolved around Christopher Simmons, who was sentenced to death for a murder he committed in Missouri when he was 17 years old. Show more…
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