Determine intellectual disability in death penalty cases

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Read the Supreme Court Brief - Atkins vs. Virginia : Atkins vs. Virginia.pdf

Answer the following Questions:

1.) How should society balance justice and compassion in cases involving individuals with intellectual disabilities on death row, considering the Atkins v. Virginia Supreme Court ruling prohibiting their execution?

2.) What criteria or assessments should be used to determine intellectual disability in death penalty cases, considering the potential for misdiagnosis or varying definitions across states?"

3.) Should the Atkins ruling be revisited or revised to address evolving understandings of intellectual disability and its implications in capital punishment, especially concerning advances in diagnosis and support for individuals with disabilities?

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