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California Statewide Special Election - May 19, 2009

Justices Debate Life In Prison For Juveniles


Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said that "because of immaturity, you can't really judge a teenager at the point of sentencing." (file)
Source: Stephane De Sakutin/AFP/Getty Images

The Supreme Court appears sharply divided over whether sentencing a juvenile to life in prison with no chance of parole is cruel and unusual punishment, particularly if the crime is less serious than homicide.


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Total Reporting
Prop 1A: High Speed Rail
 Yes: 52%

No: 48% 99%
Prop 2: Farm Animals
 Yes: 63%

No: 37% 99%
Prop 8: Same-Sex Marriage Ban
 Yes: 52%

No: 48% 99%
L.A. County Supervisor Dist 2
 Ridley-Thomas: 61%

Parks: 39%  100%
L.A. County Measure R: Transit
 Yes: 67%

No: 33% 100%

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