.@ORDOJ has made the right choice dropping the request to #SCOTUS to consider the sentences of #Oregon's Lydell & Laycelle White when reviewing the now-dismissed #Malvo case. Pursuing the matter could have put at risk rights and liberties of children across the country. #orpol
The Oregon Supreme Court has recognized that the Whites' extremely lengthy sentences, notwithstanding the seriousness of their crimes, are inconsistent with the Eighth Amendment. #orpol
Science is clear: all young people grow and change, and our justice system should reflect this. Youth are not mentally or emotionally adult at the time of their crimes & can be rehabilitated. The Whites should receive a hearing & sentence compliant w/ the US Constitution.” #orpol
Read our op-ed on this case from June 2019: oregonlive.com/opinion/2019/0…
.@ORDOJ press release: doj.state.or.us/media-home/new…
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