What is the latest Supreme Court ruling on executing minors for crimes?

Full question:

What was the most recent Supreme Court ruling regarding death penalty for minors under 18 years of age?

  • Category: Criminal
  • Subcategory: Sentences
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  • State: National

Answer:

In the 2005 case Roper v. Simmons, 542 U.S. 551 (2005), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that executing individuals for crimes committed when they were under 18 years old is unconstitutional.

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FAQs

No, a minor cannot be charged with the death penalty in the United States. The Supreme Court ruled in Roper v. Simmons that executing individuals for crimes committed while under 18 years old is unconstitutional. This means that minors cannot face capital punishment for their actions.