US could make it easier to execute people with intellectual disabilities
GlobalCriminal LawFACTS: The US Supreme Court will rule on a case that could increase the number of people with intellectual disabilities who are executed. The case involves a man named Joseph Smith, who has an IQ of around 72-78. ISSUE: The court will decide on the legality of executing people with intellectual disabilities. RULING: No specific ruling has been made. REASONING: The key principle applied will be the concept of cruel and unusual punishment. SIGNIFICANCE: This case is significant for Judiciary Exam and CLAT students as it highlights the debate over capital punishment and the rights of individuals with intellectual disabilities.