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    Basic Decency

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    This document examines natural life sentences for juveniles in Michigan and calls for reforming laws that mandate life without parole for youth involved in certain homicide crimes. It acknow…
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    Basic Decency

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    This document examines natural life sentences for juveniles in Michigan and calls for reforming laws that mandate life without parole for youth involved in certain homicide crimes. It acknowledges that adolescents are cognitively different than adults due to an undeveloped brain and should receive protections recognized in other areas of law. While youth must be accountable, punishment should be proportional given juveniles' lesser culpability. The document references scientific research showing adolescent brains continue developing into the mid-20s and Supreme Court rulings recognizing children cannot be viewed or punished the same as adults.

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