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In 2010, by a 6–3 majority, the Supreme Court ruled in the Graham v. Florida case that sentencing juveniles to life imprisonment without parole for non-homicidal offenses violated the Eighth Amendment. Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote the opinion for the majority, while Chief Justice John Roberts wrote a concurring opinion. Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito wrote separate dissenting opinions.
Which statement BEST explains Chief Justice Robert’s opinion in this case?
In 2010, by a 6–3 majority, the Supreme Court ruled in the Graham v. Florida case that sentencing juveniles to life imprisonment without parole for non-homicidal offenses violated the Eighth Amendment. Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote the opinion for the majority, while Chief Justice John Roberts wrote a concurring opinion. Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito wrote separate dissenting opinions.
Which statement BEST explains Chief Justice Robert’s opinion in this case?