The US could soon make it easier to execute people with intellectual disabilities
GlobalCriminal LawFACTS: The US Supreme Court is considering whether to make it easier to execute people with intellectual disabilities. The court has expressed concern over the use of the death penalty in such cases. ISSUE: The precise legal question the court decided was whether the execution of people with intellectual disabilities is constitutional. RULING: The US Supreme Court has yet to decide on the matter. REASONING: The key principle applied will be the need to determine whether the execution of people with intellectual disabilities violates the Eighth Amendment. SIGNIFICANCE: This decision is significant for Judiciary Exam and CLAT students as it highlights the importance of ensuring that the death penalty is not applied in cases where it is unconstitutional.