Supreme Court Weighs Intellectual Disability in Death Penalty Case

The Supreme Court is set to decide a pivotal case that could reshape how intellectual disability is defined in death penalty cases. Joseph Clifton Smith, a man with a history of low IQ scores and learning disabilities, is at the center of this debate. Smiths case raises questions about the reliability of IQ tests and the importance of considering other evidence in borderline cases. Alabama, supported by the Trump administration and twenty other states, argues that Smith hasnt proven an IQ of seventy or below. Smiths lawyers and disability rights groups, however, maintain that a thorough assessment of all relevant evidence should be considered. This case could have significant implications for the justice systems approach to intellectual disability. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.