The guests discussed today’s Supreme Court case, Roper v. Simmons, on whether the execution of juveniles under 18 constitutes “cruel and unusual punishment” under the Eighth Amendment. Mr. Newsom filed a brief on behalf of Alabama and five other states that support executing juveniles who commit capital crimes while juveniles. Mr. Bilchik filed a brief with several child advocacy groups who are opposed to the death penalty for juveniles. They responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail.