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The Supreme Court is considering arguments in a case that could redefine how intellectual disability is assessed in death penalty cases, potentially making it more challenging for convicted murderers like Joseph Clifton Smith to avoid execution.Alabama, supported by the Donald Trump administration and 20 states, argues Smith, whose IQ scores range from 72 to 78, has not proven an IQ of 70 or below, while his lawyers advocate for a holistic assessment considering all evidence beyond just test scores.
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