In the landmark case of Roper v. Simmons (2005), the execution of minors was held to violate the Eighth Amendment prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment.

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This is a true statement. In Roper v. Simmons, the Supreme Court held that the execution of individuals who were under 18 years old at the time of their crime constitutes cruel and unusual punishment and is thus prohibited by the Eighth Amendment.

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