The United States Supreme Court has ruled it unconstitutional to execute a person who was under 18 years of age at the time of a capital crime because:

a. the public does not want to witness such executions.
b. child welfare agencies advocated for a ban on such executions.
c. it violates a minor's right to Due Process of Law.
d. it violates the 8th Amendment prohibition against cruel and unusual punishments.


d

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