Some Supreme Court justices have indicated that the use of victim impact statements violates the defendant's due process rights.

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Some Supreme Court justices, such as Justice Scalia, have argued that the use of victim impact statements violates the defendant's due process rights because it could lead to excessive punishment or an emotional jury response unrelated to the facts of the case. However, victim impact statements are still a common practice in many courts.

Some Supreme Court Justices Have Indicated That the Use of Victim