The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that sentencing juveniles to life without parole for homicide convictions is acceptable and does NOT constitute cruel and unusual punishment.

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In recent years, the U.S. Supreme Court has actually ruled that sentencing juveniles to life without parole for homicide convictions does constitute cruel and unusual punishment. This ruling has been based on neuroscientific research showing that the brains of juveniles are not fully developed and they may not fully understand the consequences of their actions. As a result, they may not be as culpable as adult offenders and should have the possibility of parole or other opportunities for rehabilitation.

The US Supreme Court Has Ruled That Sentencing Juveniles to Life