In which case did the U.S. Supreme Court forbid the execution of offenders under the age of eighteen?

A. Roper v. Simmons (2005)
B. New Jersey v. T.L.O. (1985)
C. Board of Education v. Earls (2002)
D. Fare v. Michael C. (1979)


Answer: A

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