Jackson v. Hobbs
Holding
The Eighth Amendment prohibits a sentencing scheme that requires life in prison without the possibility of parole for juvenile homicide offenders.
Judgment
Reversed and remanded, in an opinion by Elena Kagan on Jun 25, 2012. Justice Breyer filed a concurring opinion, in which Justice Sotomayor joined. Chief Justice Roberts filed a dissenting opinion, in which Justices Scalia, Thomas and Alito joined. Justice Thomas filed a dissenting opinion, in which Justice Scalia joined. Justice Alito filed a dissenting opinion, in which Justice Scalia joined.
Merits Briefs for the Petitioner
Amicus Briefs in Support of the Petitioner
- Brief for Former Juvenile Court Judges”
- Brief for The American Psychological Association et al.
- “Brief for Amnesty International, et al.”
- Brief for Certain Family Members of Victims Killed by Youths”
- Brief of Jeffrey Fagan et al.
- Brief for J. Lawrence Aber et al.
- Brief for Professor of Law and his Students from the Moritz College of Law”
- Brief for Juvenile Law Center et al.”
- Brief for the NAACP Legal Defense Fund et al.
Merits Brief for the Respondent
Amicus Briefs in support of the respondent
- Brief for Michigan et al.
- Brief for National District Attorneys Association
- Brief for the National Organization of Victims of Juvenile Lifers
Certirorai-stage Documents
Recommended Citation: Jackson v. Hobbs, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/jackson-v-hobbs/