The sentencing of juvenile offenders has been an ongoing debate, especially when juvenile offenders commit serious crimes such as homicide or rape. In the case of Miller v. Alabama (2012), the U.S. Supreme Court decided that life sentences for juveniles was unconstitutional because it was a violation of the 8th Amendment, which prohibits cruel and unusual punishment. You can read more about the case here.( see attached)

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Supreme Court of the United States. (2011). MILLER v. ALABAMA: CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS OF ALABAMA (10–9646). Retrieved from Supreme Court of the United States website: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/11pdf/10-964..

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whether you agree or disagree with the majority decision in this case and that life sentences for juveniles is unconstitutional. Support your stance on why you agree or disagree.

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