States react to ruling against death penalty for child rapists
After the Supreme Court held the death penalty for child rapists unconstitutional, states reacted with outrage and plans to rework laws. Louisiana's Kennedy case highlighted the ruling, with officials like Henry McMaster and Troy King condemning the decision and urging legislative or future court changes.
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Court hears suit on school funding
South Carolina lawmakers are accused of violating the state constitution by inadequately funding education in 36 rural districts. Attorneys say the General Assembly has never assessed what constitutes a minimally adequate education and has failed to address poor inputs like underqualified teachers and dilapidated buildings.
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