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March 20, 2012

Supreme Court Hears Case on Life Sentences for Juveniles 
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The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments today in a pair of cases to
determine the constitutionality of sentencing 13- and 14-year olds to
life in prison without the possibility of parole. At least 79 juveniles
are now serving such life sentences.



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