U.S. SUPREME COURT: AMICUS BRIEFS FILED IN LANDMARK CASE
On July 19, 2004, amicus briefs in support of ending the execution of juvenile offenders were filed in Roper v. Simmons (No. 03-0633) that will decide whether the execution of juvenile defendants is a violation of the Eighth Ammendment. In addition to the defendant’s brief, amicus briefs were submitted by such notables as President Jimmy Carter, the American Medical Association, the European Union, and the U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
The American Bar Association’s Juvenile Justice Center has compiled copies of the briefs that can be viewed on their Web site .
For more information on the issue before the Court, Click Here .
On July 19, 2004, amicus briefs in support of ending the execution of juvenile offenders were filed in Roper v. Simmons (No. 03-0633) that will decide whether the execution of juvenile defendants is a violation of the Eighth Ammendment. In addition to the defendant’s brief, amicus briefs were submitted by such notables as President Jimmy Carter, the American Medical Association, the European Union, and the U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
The American Bar Association’s Juvenile Justice Center has compiled copies of the briefs that can be viewed on their Web site .
For more information on the issue before the Court, Click Here .
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