The American legal system stands at a critical crossroads, facing moral and ethical questions that have drawn both national and international criticism. Across the United States prison system, at least 79 individuals who were under the age of 14 when they committed their offenses are currently serving life sentences without the possibility of parole. This stark reality raises urgent human rights concerns, with experts arguing that sentencing a child to die in prison denies their potential for growth, change, and rehabilitation. For decades, trying children as adults has been a hallmark of “tough on crime” policies, yet the consequences often...
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