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Supreme Court Hears Case on Life Sentences for Juveniles

HeadlineMar 20, 2012

The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments today in a pair of cases to determine the constitutionality of sentencing 13- and 14-year olds to life in prison without the possibility of parole. At least 79 juveniles are now serving such life sentences.

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