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A deeply divided U.S. Supreme Court opened hearings on Monday into whether juveniles can be sentenced to life imprisonment for crimes that do not involve murder. The high court will determine whether handing out sentences that effectively leave a minor to die in prison violates the Constitution’s ban on cruel and unusual punishment. Should juveniles get life without parole in certain cases? That’s our question up for debate.
Guests:
Jennifer Bishop-Jenkins, the Founder of the National Organization of Victims of Juvenile Lifers. Her sister was shot to death along with her brother-in-law, and their unborn child by a 16-year-old. She believes juveniles should get life without parole.
Aqeela Sherrills, who’s son was killed by a a 17-year-old gang member. He opposes life without parole for juveniles.
Both guests were at the hearing yesterday.
