Harmelin v. Michigan
1990-11-05T20:29:49-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvY2Q5XC8xOTkwMTEwNTIwMzA0OTAwMl9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==The Supreme Court heard arguments in the case of Harmelin v. Michigan, an Eighth Amendment challenge to a Michigan statute that gives a life sentence without parole for possession of more than 650 grams of cocaine. Following the oral argument, attorneys discussed the case with reporters at a News Conference outside the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court heard arguments in the case of Harmelin v. Michigan, an Eighth Amendment challenge to a Michigan statute that gives a life… read more
The Supreme Court heard arguments in the case of Harmelin v. Michigan, an Eighth Amendment challenge to a Michigan statute that gives a life sentence without parole for possession of more than 650 grams of cocaine. Following the oral argument, attorneys discussed the case with reporters at a News Conference outside the Supreme Court. close
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