In which case did the Court hold that the execution of a person under 16 years of age at the time of the offense was a violation of the Eighth Amendment rights based on "evolving standards of decency"?
A) Thompson v. Oklahoma
B) Stanford v. Kentucky
C) Roper v. Simmons
D) None of the above

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Thompson v. Oklahoma (1988) held that executing individuals who were under 16 years of age at the time of their offense was unconstitutional, marking a significant decision based on "evolving standards of decency" and the Eighth Amendment's prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment.

In Which Case Did the Court Hold That the Execution