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Roper v. Simmons, 543 U.S. ____ (2005) (No. 03-633)

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syllabus; full opinion; argument transcript; docket

Donald P. Roper, Superintendent, Potosi Correctional Center
v.
Christopher Simmons
On writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Missouri
Key holding The United States Constitution forbids the execution of criminal defendants for crimes committed while under the age of 18.
Disposition Simmons v. Roper, 112 S.W.3d 397 (Mo. 2003) (en banc), affirmed 5-4
Timetable
Laws and Cases Interpreted
Majority (5) Minority (4) Not Voting (0)
Stevens
Kennedy
Souter
Ginsburg
Breyer
Rehnquist
O'Connor
Scalia
Thomas
Opinion Author Joined by
Majority Kennedy Stevens, Souter, Ginsburg, Breyer
Concurrence Stevens Ginsburg
Dissent O'Connor
Dissent Scalia Rehnquist, Thomas