Showing posts with label sentencing. Show all posts
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Michigan Ends Lifetime Jail Terms for Young Murderers

The Michigan Supreme Court On Thursday, it was determined that forcing 19- and 20-year-old murderers to serve life sentences without the chance of parole is unconstitutional. Why It Matters The court’s judgment builds upon a 2022 ruling that prohibited these sentences for individuals...