The United States has one of the largest incarcerated populations in the world, and a striking aspect of this reality is the number of minors serving life sentences without the possibility of parole. According to reports from human rights organizations such as Human Rights Watch and the Equal Justice Initiative, at least 79 children under the age of 14 are currently facing life sentences.
This situation has generated international attention, raising questions about juvenile justice, ethical limits in sentencing, and the long-term effects of incarceration on young people.
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