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Nov 09

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High Court to Rule on Life Sentences for Minors

The Supreme Court heard arguments in two cases Monday over whether sentencing minors to life in prison without a chance for parole constitutes cruel and unusual punishment. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal discusses the cases with Jim Lehrer.

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Dec 08

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Judge to Consider Sept. 11 Suspects’ Confession Offers

The alleged architect of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, and four other suspects said Monday they would plead guilty to terror charges knowing their convictions would carry the death penalty. A Miami Herald reporter examines the developments.

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Aug 25

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Democratic Party’s ‘Unity’ Remains Intact

Despite fractions between Democrats who support Sens. Hillary Clinton versus Barack Obama, Gov. Howard Dean, chair of the Democratic National Committee, asserts that party members have set aside their differences and are united behind a common interest to win the…

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Jun 25

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Court Rejects Executions for Child Rape, Reduces Damages Against Exxon

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday outlawed executions of people convicted of raping a child and reduced the $2.5 billion punitive damages award in the 1989 Exxon Valdez disaster to $500 million.

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Jun 25

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Justices Cut Valdez Damages, Rule on Child Rape

The Supreme Court rejected use of the death penalty for those convicted of child rape Wednesday and cut the punitive damages awarded for the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill. The National Law Journal's Marcia Coyle recaps the decisions.

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Apr 16

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Supreme Court Votes 7-2 to Allow Lethal Injection

The Supreme Court voted Wednesday to uphold Kentucky's use of lethal injection, allowing the continuation of executions on hold since September. The court also heard arguments on the legality of the death penalty for child rapists. Marcia Coyle discusses the…

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Apr 15

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Supreme Court Upholds Use of Lethal Injection

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The Supreme Court upheld Kentucky's use of lethal injection executions Wednesday, likely clearing the way for states to resume executions that have been on hold for nearly eight months.

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Mar 25

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Court Overrules President Bush in Texas Case, Weighs Detainee Rights

The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Texas does not have to reopen the case of a Mexican national on death row, rebuking President Bush, and heard arguments in a terrorism detainee rights case. The National Law Journal's Marcia Coyle explains…

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Feb 11

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Pentagon Charges Six Detainees With Crimes Tied to 9/11

The Pentagon announced Monday it had charged six Guantanamo detainees with murder and war crimes in connection with the Sept. 11 attacks and will seek the death penalty against them, setting the stage for trials by military tribunal. Legal experts…

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Jan 07

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Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Lethal Injection

The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday on the legality of lethal injection as it pertains to the Constitution's "cruel and unusual punishment" clause. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal offers insight into the case.

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