Johnson v. Mississippi

In brief

The Supreme Court declined to hear the case, leaving the Mississippi Court of Appeals’ ruling in place without deciding the constitutional question.

Where it stands

Decided

Decided · May 26, 2020

What it’s about

The case concerned whether the Eighth Amendment permits a juvenile offender to receive life without parole without a separate finding that the offender is permanently incorrigible.

Who it affects

The Mississippi Court of Appeals’ ruling remained in place for the parties, but the Supreme Court did not decide whether the separate finding was required.

Summary: written with AI from the case record.