ARGUMENTS HEARD IN ROPER v. SIMMONS
Marsha Levick (2d right) and Dr. David Fassler (far right)
On Wednesday, October 13, the United States Supreme Court heard arguments in Roper v. Simmons, a case that will determine the constitutionality of executing juvenile offenders. Marsha Levick, Chief Counsel of the Juvenile Law Center, and Dr. David Fassler, Trustee of the American Psychiatric Association, were among the juvenile law and medical experts who spoke to reporters following the arguments. Both Ms. Levick and Dr. Fassler participated in a DPIC briefing for Supreme Court reporters prior to the argument.
The case has drawn broad interest from the media in the United States and abroad, including editorials in newspapers around the country. A decision is expected before the end of June 2005.
See DPIC’s Roper v. Simmons Web page.
Marsha Levick (2d right) and Dr. David Fassler (far right)
On Wednesday, October 13, the United States Supreme Court heard arguments in Roper v. Simmons, a case that will determine the constitutionality of executing juvenile offenders. Marsha Levick, Chief Counsel of the Juvenile Law Center, and Dr. David Fassler, Trustee of the American Psychiatric Association, were among the juvenile law and medical experts who spoke to reporters following the arguments. Both Ms. Levick and Dr. Fassler participated in a DPIC briefing for Supreme Court reporters prior to the argument.
The case has drawn broad interest from the media in the United States and abroad, including editorials in newspapers around the country. A decision is expected before the end of June 2005.
See DPIC’s Roper v. Simmons Web page.
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