Statement of Senator Russ Feingold on Supreme Court Decision on Execution of Juveniles

Statement of Senator Russ Feingold on Supreme Court Decision on Execution of Juveniles

I applaud the Supreme Court's ruling that juvenile executions are unconstitutional. In the past few years, we have taken important strides toward fairness and justice in the administration of the death penalty, and this decision is another step in the right direction. The continued use of the death penalty in any case, however, stands in stark contrast to the principles of justice, liberty, and equality on which our nation was founded. This nation's system of justice should be held to the highest standard, and it is far past time for Congress to reexamine the continued use of the death penalty.

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